The Indiana Fever sent an emphatic statement to the rest of the WNBA with their 102–88 victory against the New York Liberty over the weekend. But, it was Fever star Caitlin Clark who arguably made the bigger statement in her thrilling first game back from a nagging quad strain.

Caitlin Clark didn't just return from a quad injury on Saturday; she stormed back like she had been binge-watching her highlight reel. With 32 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, she not only handed the previously undefeated New York Liberty their first loss of the season but also ignited a bold new chapter in WNBA history.

Following her impressive comeback performance, notable sports analyst Colin Cowherd spoke out with an epic reaction. "That was the greatest moment in league history," he said.

The WNBA Commissioner’s Cup will come to a close this Tuesday, as teams are gearing up for a strong final push for the crown. The Indiana Fever are coming off of a major win against the defending champion New York Liberty, which happened to be Caitlin Clark’s first game back from injury.

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The game’s broadcast focused on an upset Griner saying something as she returned to the Dream bench after fouling out of the game. While there’s no audio of this moment, some who tried to read Griner’s lips thought she called Clark a “trash f–king white girl.”

Two Caitlin Clark cards sold the same day she returned to the Fever’s lineup, ranking as her second and fifth highest-selling cards, per Goldin.

Five players scored in double figures for Chicago as Angel Reese and the Sky snapped a three-game losing streak in the win. After finishing with 11 points, 13 rebounds and a career-high 11 assists while adding three steals and two blocks, Angel Reese was able to secure her first triple-double since entering the league in 2024.