Fever Battle Sky Without Caitlin Clark in Key WNBA Clash
The Indiana Fever are hosting the Chicago Sky tonight in Indianapolis, and while fans are filling Gainbridge Fieldhouse with plenty of energy, one big question has been on everyone’s mind: Is Caitlin Clark playing? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Clark is still sidelined with a right groin injury that’s kept her out since July 15, and there’s no clear timeline for her return. It’s a strange turn for the former Iowa star, who never missed a single game in college or her rookie WNBA season, but 2025 has been a frustrating year with multiple injuries limiting her to just 13 appearances.
The Fever, sitting at 17-14, have been on a rollercoaster lately. They enjoyed a strong five-game winning streak, but have since dropped two straight. Tonight, they’re trying to get back on track against a Sky team that’s had a much tougher season—Chicago is 8-22 and well outside the playoff picture. But the Sky are also missing their own star power: Angel Reese, who leads them in points, rebounds, and assists, is dealing with a back injury and hasn’t played since July 29.
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With both teams missing key players, the game has already become a test of depth and adaptability. The Fever have had to get creative with their lineup, especially at point guard. Injuries to Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson have left them without a traditional floor general, so head coach Stephanie White is using a “by committee” approach. Sophie Cunningham started at point guard tonight, with help from Kelsey Mitchell and even Aliyah Boston initiating the offense. Boston, along with Natasha Howard, helped push the Fever to a 25-16 lead after the first quarter—Boston had eight points early, while Howard put up six points and grabbed six rebounds.
Chicago’s bright spot has been Kamilla Cardoso, who started strong with six points and seven rebounds in the opening frame. But overall, the Sky’s offense struggled, shooting just 33% from the field and missing all five of their three-point attempts in the first quarter.
This matchup carries a bit of recent history—Indiana has dominated the series lately, winning six of the last seven meetings, including a convincing 93-78 victory on July 27. In that game, Kelsey Mitchell exploded for 35 points and went 7-for-10 from beyond the arc, while Boston added a double-double.
Tonight’s contest might not feature Clark or Reese, but it’s still an important one. The Fever are favored by double digits and have a chance to solidify their playoff standing, while the Sky are playing for pride and player development. Whether it turns into another runaway win for Indiana or a surprising push from Chicago will depend on which role players step up—and who can handle the pressure without their biggest stars on the floor.
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