Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss at least two weeks after straining her left quadriceps during Saturday’s 90-88 loss to the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty.

An MRI confirmed the diagnosis. Clark’s absence could wind up being a big blow for one of the league’s title favorites.

It’s the first time in Clark’s career she’s missed a game after playing in all 40 games and both playoff games last season and the first four games this year. She did miss Indiana’s first preseason game this year with a leg injury.

Last season’s WNBA rookie of the year finished with 18 points and 10 assists Saturday. Clark is averaging 19 points, 9.3 assists and 6 rebounds this season as the Fever have opened with a 2-2 mark.

(AP Photo Michael Conroy)

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