The Fever have high hopes but got off to a slow start in their preseason debut. A fiery newcomer brought energy. Here are three things that stood out.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark is nursing a left leg injury, leaving her status for the matchup up in the air. This was highlighted in the Fever's pregame post, where they showed off the outfits from some of the players on the roster. Clark was not pictured in the post, sparking concerned reactions from fans.