Caitlin Clark will be sidelined for her ninth consecutive game as the Indiana Fever prepare to face the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. The Fever, looking to bounce back after their recent loss to Los Angeles that ended a five-game winning streak, will have to adjust without their star guard.
Clark has been recovering from a right groin injury and has participated in only 13 of the Fever’s 30 games this season. Her last game was on July 9, during a defeat against Golden State, and she also missed the WNBA All-Star Game held in Indianapolis.
Despite Clark’s absence, the Fever have shown resilience by winning seven of their last ten games, positioning themselves in fifth place in the WNBA standings. As they head into this crucial match-up against the Mercury, they trail Phoenix and Atlanta by just 1.5 games and are 2.5 games behind second-place New York.
The stakes are high as the league’s playoffs are approaching, with the top eight teams securing a playoff berth. The Indiana Fever’s game against the Mercury will be broadcast live on WTHR Channel 13 beginning at 10 p.m. EDT, offering fans a chance to support the team in their quest for a playoff spot.
For Fever fans, there is still optimism as the team continues to compete fiercely in the league. The upcoming game presents a critical opportunity to gain ground in the playoff race, showcasing the depth and determination of the Fever roster.