Amid the excitement, there was a brief moment of panic when Fever assistant coach Briann January accidentally made contact with the fragile Clark, who reacted alarmingly. Clark did not show any lasting effects from the bump by her coach. She could be seen celebrating on the bench later in the game.

The Fever are navigating a difficult stretch that includes the absence of Colson (ACL), McDonald (broken foot) and Clark (right groin), who has not played since mid-July. Clark’s return remains uncertain heading into mid-August, as medical staff proceed cautiously to ensure she’s fully healthy before returning.