Caitlin Clark discusses minutes plan in expected injury return
In what would be her first game back since June 24 from a left groin injury, Clark expressed her excitement to be getting back onto the floor and discussed what her minutes might look like following Tuesday's practice.
"Yeah, I think it's just nice to get back out there and get to the flow of playing with my teammates again. And it's going to be fun to get back out there, hopefully, and just feel things again. I don't know what the type of minutes I'm going to get will look like, but just when I'm out there, like, compete, play hard. You know, this is going to be a team that's going to be moving constantly. So, just being aware and active, bring energy. I mean, it's obviously hard sitting out and watching for a few weeks. So, I'm definitely excited to get back out there.
"I hope to play a decent amount... Maybe upper 20s. I guess it just depends on how I feel and how the game goes and what the team needs as well. But, yeah, I mean, I feel pretty good, but probably going to try not to overdo it as well and put myself in a good position moving forward," Clark said.
Having Clark back on the court will dramatically improve the Fever's offensive flow as the team's scoring production was carried primarily through Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Michell in the past five games.
Indiana (9-9) and Golden State (9-9) tips off at 11 a.m. CT on Wednesday and will be broadcast on NBA TV.
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