Caitlin Clark’s injury has seriously impacted the WNBA’s TV ratings. According to USA Today, Nielsen ratings have shown a 55% drop for the league since Clark injured her quad, and Indiana games are down 53%. On national television, the Fever averaged 1,810,000 viewers prior to her injury and 847,000 viewers in Clark’s absence.

Caitlin Clark didn't just return from a quad injury on Saturday; she stormed back like she had been binge-watching her highlight reel. With 32 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, she not only handed the previously undefeated New York Liberty their first loss of the season but also ignited a bold new chapter in WNBA history.