Valkyries rout the Fever 80-61 as Caitlin Clark struggles in her return from injury

[RandySF]

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Veronica Burton had 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Kayla Thornton added 18 points and eight boards, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Indiana Fever 80-61 on Wednesday to spoil Caitlin Clark’s return.

The Valkyries held Clark to just 10 points on 4-of-12 shooting as the Fever scored their second-fewest points of the season.

Clark returned after missing the past five games with a left groin injury. The All-Star captain participated in practice Monday — the first time she’d done that since getting hurt on June 26.

Golden State led 41-32 at halftime and Kate Martin scored five consecutive points in the third for a 15-point lead.



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[rurallib]

1. As a Fever fan that was really painful to watch

[RandySF]

2. Caitlin wasn't ready.

She was gassed at best and still experiencing pain at worst. it was a mistake to make her the primary playmaker today against a fast, physical team.

[rurallib]

3. and it looked like the rest of the team was looking to her

as the savior.

It was good to see Kate Martin have a good game.

[RandySF]

4. If so, why?

They took the Lynx and Aces apart without her. They're adults and know better than to run one person into the ground.