The 2024 All-Star had missed the Fever's last four games with a quad injury. In addition to her brief layoff, she was facing the worst possible matchup. New York had dominated its foes through nine games. Prior to Saturday, the Liberty boasted an 88.1 defensive rating, per WNBA.com.

After missing five games due to a quad strain, WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark made her return to the court today and absolutely stole the show. The Indiana Fever guard led her team to a 102-88 victory over the New York Liberty, handing them their first loss of the season.