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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.

Fever Fall To Valkyries In Clark's Return

WNBA All-Star Game captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier built their rosters, with both prioritizing teammates and agreeing to swap coaches.

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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