Caitlin Clark dismantles New York Liberty with stunning shooting spree in her comeback masterclass

Caitlin Clark is back. Her return was one of the highly anticipated events in recent times, and the Indiana Fever fans got to see high-octane action on the court from their favorite star.

Caitlin Clark returned to the Indiana Fever lineup with a vengeance on Saturday, delivering one of the most electric performances. Facing the previously undefeated New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Clark reminded the basketball world exactly why she’s the face of the league’s new era. Her 32-point explosion, complemented by a jaw-dropping barrage of deep threes, lifted the Fever to a commanding 102-88 victory, breaking New York’s perfect record.

It was also a stern signal that Clark's full-throttle return from a quad injury, which had sidelined her for three weeks, was underway.

Caitlin Clark’s elite shot-making fuels a statement win over the New York Liberty

In her first game back after missing five straight contests with a strained left quad, Caitlin Clark didn’t hesitate to take charge. She opened the game firing, scoring 14 points in the first quarter on 5-of-7 shooting. But it was her stunning sequence in the closing moments of the frame that truly flipped the game’s energy.

Clark knocked down three three-pointers in a mere 38 seconds, two of which came from beyond the 30-foot mark, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.

By the final buzzer, Clark had piled up 32 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks in just 31 minutes of action. She hit 7 of her 14 attempts from beyond the arc, many of them from well behind the line, torching the Liberty’s defense and setting the tone for the Fever’s most complete win of the season.Ahead of the game, Clark made her intentions known loud and clear. “Why would I be out there to play 20 minutes?” she told reporters. “I’m out there to win and give everything I have for this team.”The energy didn’t go unnoticed outside of Indianapolis either. LeBron James, watching from afar after the Lakers’ early playoff exit, took to Instagram after Clark’s dominant showing, replying to her celebratory post with a simple but telling comment: “Welcome back!!!!”Chris Paul also chimed in during the game.

The Spurs veteran posted on X, “Liberty vs Fever!! Great game! Caitlin Clark w/three deep 3’s in a row #WNBA,” giving props to Clark’s explosive return and the thrilling pace of the contest.Also Read: LeBron James Hails 'The CC EFFECT' After Caitlyn Clark's 32-Point Masterclass Return in WNBAThe Fever’s win not only snapped Liberty’s unbeaten streak but also reignited belief in Indiana’s playoff aspirations. With Clark back at full strength and clearly locked in, the rest of the league should fear the Fever's dominance once again.