Saturday the Indiana Fever faced off against an undefeated New York Liberty squad and pulled off a cinematic 102-88 upset over the defending champions. Caitlin

The Indiana Fever are still figuring out their new roster after an eventful offseason. The team made some big moves to surround Caitlin Clark with the best possible team in her sophomore year, and the new-look squad remains a work in progress.

Caitlin Clark scored 32 points in her return, and the Indiana Fever handed the New York Liberty their first loss with a 102-88 win Saturday.

Not since Michael Jordan has anyone in basketball moved the cultural and competitive needle like Ms. Clark. Her 32-point explosion in the Fever’s 102-88 victory over the New York Liberty Saturday in Indianapolis not only gave the defending champions their first loss of the season but also established Ms. Clark as an early MVP candidate.

After the game, Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello got brutally honest about how her team responded to Clark's hot shooting night. According to the New York shot-caller, it was her squad's ineffectiveness on the defensive end that ultimately led to their first loss of the season.

Caitlin Clark is doubly disappointed about how the NBA Finals are going right now. One, the Indiana Pacers lost Game 4. Two, Clark can’t be there for Game 6.

Aari McDonald has impressed with the Fever. But with Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham nearing returns, she won't be able to be on team much longer.

Despite the Game 4 breakdown by the Pacers, Fever star Caitlin Clark expresses her confidence in the team's NBA Finals hopes. Clark would be asked about Indiana's loss as she was in attendance for the contest,