Caitlin Clark pushes through illness to score 17, Fever beats Dream 83-71

Caitlin Clark felt ill and vomited at halftime, but returned to the court to finish with 17 points and eight assists. Her effort helped the Indiana Fever defeat the Carolina Dream 83-71 in the Commissioner's Cup opener.

Clark's resilience anchored the team's offense, while the Fever's defense limited the Dream's scoring opportunities. The win gives Indiana a strong start to the season.