Overview
- Dallas beat Indiana 95-80 in a Thursday preseason game in Indianapolis featuring Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers.
- Clark left early in the third quarter after Alanna Smith made contact on a contested three that sent her down on her left kneecap.
- She made two of three free throws and did not return, later saying she feels good as coach Stephanie White framed it as precaution.
- Paige Bueckers scored 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting in 20 first-half minutes, while Clark led the Fever with 21 in 16.
- Rookie evaluations stood out, with Raven Johnson posting five assists and five steals and No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd scoring four, ahead of a regular-season rematch in Indianapolis.