Fever Rule Clark Out vs. Sparks with Groin Injury
Caitlin Clark will miss the Indiana Fever's game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday due to a left groin injury, the team announced earlier this week. This marks her sixth missed game this season—she also sat out five games with a quad injury earlier in June.
Stats in Brief
- Through nine games, Clark has averaged 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, 5–5.6 rebounds, shooting 39% from the field and 29.5% from beyond the arc.
- Since returning from her quad injury on June 14, she scored 32 points in her comeback vs. the Liberty, but has since gone 1-for-23 on 3-pointers over the next three games.
Injury Status & Coaching Update
Head coach Stephanie White described the groin injury as "day-to-day," pending Clark's response to treatment, based on MRI results taken Wednesday.
Sparks Halt Fever’s Momentum
Without Clark, the Fever held an early double-digit lead, but the Los Angeles Sparks rallied to win 85–75, snapping their four-game losing streak.
Key performers included:
- Azurá Stevens: 23 points, 7 rebounds
- Kelsey Plum: 21 points, 6 assists
The Fever’s star guard is sidelined again—this time with a groin issue—leaving key questions about her form and availability. Indiana’s next two games without her will be critical tests of depth and resilience.