After a disappointing loss on Wednesday night, the Indiana Fever (10-8) return to action on Saturday to close out a three-game homestand by hosting the Los Angeles Sparks (8-9) from inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
After Caitlin Clark exited with a back injury in the third quarter and did not return, the Fever watched an eight-point lead slip away and turn into a 111-109 loss against the Phoenix Mercury.
As a measure likely on the side of caution for the long-term health of the former Hawkeye legend, Clark has been ruled out of tonight’s contest against the Sparks. Tonight will mark the second game missed due to injury on the season for Clark, adding to her May 20 absence against the Portland Fire.
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With Clark out, the Fever will need to lean on its other two All-Stars—center Aliyah Boston and guard Kelsey Mitchell— and a complete team defensive effort in order to beat the Sparks for a second time this season.
As the Fever and Sparks clash on the court, follow along for live updates, including the latest score and highlights:
End 1st Quarter: Indiana Fever 27, Los Angeles Sparks 21
Aliyah Boston is leading the way for the Fever with eight first-quarter points. The Fever have led by as many as eight and carry a six-point lead into the second.
Ty Harris has seven points, Kelsey Mitchell has five points and Monique Billings has four points for the Fever at the end of one.
The Fever are shooting 60% from the field.
Indiana Fever 19, Los Angeles Sparks 13
In its second game of the season without Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever are off to a strong start.
Ty Harris and Aliyah Boston each have six points, while Monique Billings has an early four points. The Fever are shooting 67% from the field (8 of 12). Indiana has connected on 2 of 4 3-point tries.
Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin reunite in pregame
It was good to see Caitlin Clark in pregame take time to sign autographs for her fans. The Fever superstar also shared a nice moment with fellow Hawkeye great and former teammate Kate Martin in pregame.
Ty Harris enters starting lineup with Caitlin Clark sidelined
With Caitlin Clark sidelined, Ty Harris enters the starting lineup for the Indiana Fever.
Caitlin Clark has been ruled out
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White told reporters on Friday morning that Clark would miss Saturday’s game against the Sparks. Clark exited its last game with a back injury.
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