The scoreboard read 81-76, but the story told in Indiana’s preseason clash with Atlanta wasn’t just about the numbers. The post Is Brittney Griner Hurt? Dream’s Bizarre Decision on 6’9 Star vs Caitlin Clark’s Fever Raises Concern appeared first on EssentiallySports.

It turns out the team simply chose to rest Griner. After a stellar preseason debut, 16 points and 10 rebounds in 19 minutes, against the Mystics, Atlanta decided to preserve their star before the regular season. Griner, an 11-year WNBA veteran and two-time scoring champion, has averaged 17.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks over her career.

Caitlin Clark has played in one of the Indiana Fever's two preseason games. Here is the TV, streaming, season schedule.