Caitlin Clark Sidelined Again as Fever Snap Losing Streak Without Her
The Indiana Fever stepped onto the court Tuesday night facing their second matchup in a week against the Washington Mystics—but once again, without their star rookie, Caitlin Clark. For Fever fans and WNBA followers alike, the big question of the day was clear: Is Caitlin Clark playing today? Unfortunately, the answer was no.
Clark has now missed her third consecutive game due to a left quad strain, an injury she sustained during the Fever’s close loss to the New York Liberty on May 24. While the team initially announced she’d be out for a minimum of two weeks, the timeline and extent of her recovery are still unfolding. This injury is a first for Clark, who remained remarkably durable through her collegiate career at Iowa and her early games with the Fever. Until now, she had never missed a game due to injury—making this setback feel even heavier, especially for fans who were counting on seeing her magic on the court.
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Despite the absence of their standout rookie and other key players like Sophie Cunningham, the Fever rallied. On Tuesday night, led by a scorching performance from Kelsey Mitchell, who dropped 23 points, Indiana beat the Mystics 85-76 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Lexie Hull added 14 second-half points, and the team fired on all cylinders in the third quarter, scoring 31 points after a somewhat sluggish first half. The Fever also welcomed Aari McDonald, signed via an emergency hardship exception, who contributed immediately in her debut.
Washington, now 3-5, made a fourth-quarter push with a 12-0 run that brought them within two points, but Indiana shut the door with a clutch three-point play from Mitchell and smart hustle plays down the stretch. Notably, the Fever hit a season-high 11 three-pointers, while the Mystics struggled from beyond the arc, going just 1-of-10.
Even though Clark couldn’t play, she was still visibly present, seen courtside supporting her teammates. Her on-court absence hasn’t dulled her impact on the league—Clark still leads the WNBA in assists per game and is the Fever’s top scorer. Through the early part of the 2025 season, she’s averaged 19 points, 9.3 assists, 6 rebounds, and over 1 steal per game, all while adjusting to the physical demands of professional play.
Looking ahead, Clark’s earliest expected return is Tuesday, June 10 against the Atlanta Dream. Until then, the Fever will need to find a way to keep their momentum alive without their biggest star. For now, Indiana fans can at least celebrate the fact that their team just ended a three-game losing streak and did it with grit, resilience, and a bit of three-point flair.
Stay tuned—because when Caitlin Clark returns, the league will surely feel it.
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