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Karl Rasmussen

Kevin Garnett Theorizes Caitlin Clark Missing Olympics Was Blessing in Disguise

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates with fans behind the basket Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. | Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever returned to action Friday night for the first time since the WNBA's All-Star break and subsequent Olympic break. Despite not having played a game in a month, Clark looked better than ever out the gate for the second half of the season.

The Fever's superstar rookie dropped 29 points to go with 10 assists and five rebounds, while making four threes. It was one of her best all-around performances of the season, and it prompted an eye-opening theory from NBA great Kevin Garnett.

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