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Caitlin Clark Out vs. Sparks with Back Injury, Fever HC Updates Return Timeline
Bleacher Report • • general
Key Points:
- Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White announced that star guard Caitlin Clark will miss Saturday's home game against the Los Angeles Sparks due to a back injury sustained in Wednesday's loss to the Phoenix Mercury.
- Clark left the game after an incident involving Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, who was later suspended for one game for pressing her fist into Clark's throat during a play.
- Clark is a key contributor for the Fever, averaging 21.2 points, 8.2 assists (second in the WNBA), 4.0 rebounds, and 2.6 three-pointers per game this season, but has already missed games due to injury.
- The Fever have a break until July 5, which coach White believes will be a good opportunity for Clark to receive treatment and recover, though the exact timeline for her return remains unclear.
- Despite Clark's injuries, the Fever have a 10-8 record this season and reached the semifinals last year without her for much of the campaign, but her absence remains a significant challenge for the team.
