By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 03:41 BST, 16 July 2025 | Updated: 03:42 BST, 16 July 2025
BOSTON (AP) - Natasha Howard scored 18 points with 13 rebounds to lead the Indiana Fever to an 85-77 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 19,156 at the home of the Boston Celtics and Bruins.
Caitlin Clark struggled during the game, scoring 14 points on 4 for 14 shooting, and walked off the court at the end crying and clutching her right leg. Clark [missed five games recently](https://apnews.com/article/caitlin-clark-fever-2c48fc4ead1880c3f7d644737a3078d4) and five others earlier in the season with left leg injuries.
Tina Charles scored 21 points with 11 rebounds for the Sun, who fell to 3-19 for the season - the worst record in the WNBA.
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Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (22) reacts with a possible injury beside Aliyah Boston (7) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Connecticut Sun's Jacy Sheldon, right, and Indiana Fever's Natasha Howard battle for a loose ball during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Indiana Fever's Aari McDonald drives past Connecticut Sun's Aneesah Morrow during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (22) looks to shoot against Connecticut Sun's Jacy Sheldon during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (22) grabs a rebound beside teammate Aliyah Boston (7) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)