Caitlin Clark drops emotional first reaction as Indiana Fever players deliver her first major career title: "My girls did their thing"

Caitlin Clark wasted no time expressing her emotions after the Indiana Fever clinched the 2025 Commissioner's Cup title on Tuesday night. Watching from the sidelines due to a groin injury, Clark witnessed her teammates rise to the occasion and deliver a commanding 74-59 win in her absence.

While the star point guard didn’t suit up for the final, the Fever’s road to the championship wouldn’t have been possible without her brilliance during the league stage. The victory marked Clark’s first major career title and she made sure to shine the spotlight on her teammates, sharing a heartfelt reaction to their clutch performance and the franchise’s historic win.

"My girls did their thing !!!!!! So proud!! Lfggggg," Clark tweeted.

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Caitlin Clark was officially ruled out of the Commissioner's Cup Final due to a lingering groin injury, dashing hopes of a last-minute return. Although listed as "questionable" heading into the highly anticipated clash, the Indiana Fever star was sidelined just hours before tip-off, leaving fans disappointed.

The game marked Clark’s third consecutive absence as she continues to recover from the setback. The former Iowa sensation had previously expressed her determination to take the court against the Minnesota Lynx, vowing to do everything possible to be ready. However, despite her efforts, Clark wasn’t cleared to play and her timeline for return remains uncertain.

Caitlin Clark crashes Aliyah Boston's interview

Caitlin Clark was fired up with emotion after the Indiana Fever clinched the Commissioner's Cup title. The star point guard, sidelined due to injury, couldn't contain her excitement as she crashed Aliyah Boston’s walk-off interview, making it clear just how thrilled she was to celebrate her first major career championship.

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Meanwhile, Boston took a moment to credit the entire organization for the victory. The star center emphasized that the title was a result of collective effort, highlighting the dedication of her teammates, coaches, trainers and everyone who played a role in the team's success.

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