Caitlin Clark held to just six points in Fever’s brutal blowout loss to Fire

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clar reacts after a foul was called during the first half against the Portland Fire at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, on May 30, 2026.(Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

Aliyah Boston, the No.1 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, led Indiana with 18 points.She also had seven rebounds.

TheGolden State Valkyriesbounced back from last week’s loss to the Fever by defeating Indiana 90-88 on Thursday night.

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The Fire jumped out to a 29-15 lead after the first quarter.Portland’s dominance continued in the second quarter, with Sarah Ashlee Barker’s 3-pointer putting the Fire up 44-26 with four minutes to go before the half.

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever reacts after a foul was called during the first half against the Portland Fire at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, on May 30, 2026.(Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

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After taking a 50-37 lead into halftime, the Fire stretched their advantage to 25 points in the third quarter.Portland coach Alex Sarama elected to rest most of his starters with the Fire holding a 19-point lead in the fourth quarter.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark attempts a three-point basket over Sarah Ashlee Barker and Luisa Geiselsoder of the Portland Fire during the first half at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, on May 30, 2026.(Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

Clark sat out in the Fever’s May 21 game against the Fire in Indianapolisbecause of a back issue.

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The Fever disclosed her injury less than two hours before tipoff, prompting a warning from the WNBA the next day for not reporting the injury sooner.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.