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When the WNBA was formed, Indianapolis wanted its own team in the new league. In 1999, it was granted its WNBA franchise: the Indiana Fever.

The Indiana Fever fell to the Golden State Valkyries in Caitlin Clark’s return. Missing five games due to a groin injury, Clark reentered the starting lineup on

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were able to bounce back from their disappointing loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night against the Atlanta Dream. In a game that showed a clear sense of urgency from the Fever, they won by a final score of 99-82.

Cameras caught a frustrated Fever fan telling Caitlin Clark to get back on defense after she missed a shot against the Dream,

Fever veteran Sophie Cunningham, however, is not making excuses. The 6-foot-1 guard conceded that the team is feeling a little bit exhausted at this point in the season, but she also made it clear that this is all just part of life in the WNBA.

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