Caitlin Clark missed her third consecutive game since suffering a groin injury ten days ago. However, the Indiana Fever were able to bounce back from two consecutive losses with an 80–70 win over the Las Vegas Aces yesterday. Guard Sophie Cunningham was clear on how the team is dealing with her absence.
“Yeah, I don’t think that it affects us anymore. We put out a statement today that, you know, she’s day-to-day, and so we know that as a team, and so that’s helpful to mentally prepare,” Sophie Cunningham said during a postgame press conference.
“But I really do think that, you know, if we have Caitlin, great, and we know how to play with her. If we don’t have Caitlin, great. We know how to play without her, and I think that’s just so important.”
In their latest update, the Fever confirmed that Clark “underwent further medical evaluations earlier this week, which confirmed that no additional injuries or damage were discovered.” She will “continue working with the medical team on her recovery and rehabilitation, with the priority on her long-term health and well-being.”
Caitlin Clark during the Fever-Aces match (Getty Images)
Clark has been limited to just 13 appearances this season due to multiple injuries: first a left quad strain, then a left groin issue, and now a groin injury that’s already sidelined her for three games.
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Fever’s record without Clark
Still, in the games she’s played, Indiana is 8–5. Of their current 13–12 overall record, five wins have come without Clark—including a major upset over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx.
How long will Caitlin Clark be out?
In the statement, the Indiana Fever admitted that there was “no timeline” for Clark’s return. Head coach Stephanie White said Clark has been “mostly rehab, shooting, and she’s been working with our athletic training team. We’ve been preparing for everybody else.”
Indiana Fever’s schedule
- July 24 vs. Las Vegas
- Aug. 5 at Los Angeles
- Aug. 7 at Phoenix
- Aug. 24 at Minnesota
- Sept. 2 at Phoenix
- Sept. 7 at Washington
