Caitlin Clark Sits Out Again as Fever Face Sparks in Anticipated Showdown
Tonight, all eyes were on Gainbridge Fieldhouse as the Indiana Fever squared off against the Los Angeles Sparks—but one major question hung in the air leading up to tip-off: Is Caitlin Clark playing? Unfortunately for Fever fans, the answer was no. Clark, still sidelined with a groin injury, missed her fifth consecutive game. It’s a tough blow not only for the Fever but also for the fans who were eager to see her electrifying play on the court again.
Caitlin Clark’s absence has been felt deeply across the WNBA. After missing games last week—including a loss to the Sparks and a win over Dallas—the former Iowa standout was listed as “day to day” by Fever head coach Stephanie White. Hopes were raised when she was upgraded to questionable earlier this week, but she remained inactive through the team’s most recent contests, including their win over Las Vegas on Thursday. Her groin injury appears to be a fresh concern, separate from the quad strain that had previously limited her during preseason and earlier in the year.
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Saturday’s matchup against the Sparks kicked off at 6 p.m. CT and was aired nationally on NBA TV, with local coverage in Iowa on WOI Local 5. Fans without cable had the option to stream the game through Amazon League Pass.
While Clark’s absence was disappointing, there was still plenty of action on the court. The Sparks’ newest star, Kelsey Plum , continued to impress in her debut season with the team. Having come over from the Aces in a blockbuster trade, Plum brought her championship pedigree and explosive energy to LA. During the second quarter, she hit a tough jumper over Natasha Howard and later did push-ups after a hard foul—an entertaining reminder that she’s not just tough but charismatic too.
Statistically, Clark has had a strong sophomore campaign when healthy, averaging 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.9 assists across nine games in 2025. Despite the missed time, she remains a frontrunner in the MVP race with odds currently sitting at +400, according to DraftKings. That speaks volumes about the impact she has when she’s on the floor.
For now, the Fever are doing their best to stay competitive without their star guard, with Aari McDonald stepping up to fill the starting role. The team will be back in action July 9 against the Las Vegas Valkyries, and fans are hoping that by then, Clark might finally be ready to make her return.
Whether you're a basketball purist, a Clark fan, or just someone who loves the energy this rookie class has brought to the league, this stretch of games has been proof that the WNBA is delivering top-tier action—even when some of its brightest stars are sidelined.
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