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Fever Make Surprise Caitlin Clark Injury Decision Before Fire Game

Fever Make Surprise Caitlin Clark Injury Decision Before Fire Game

Summary

The Indiana Fever will play against the Portland Fire without their star player, Caitlin Clark, due to a back injury. The team's coach said this rest is part of a plan to keep Clark healthy for the whole season.

Key Facts

  • The Indiana Fever have a 2-2 record this season.
  • Caitlin Clark is the team's top player, averaging 24.3 points, 9 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game.
  • Clark has a back issue that has caused her to miss some playing time.
  • Coach Stephanie White decided to sit Clark for the game to protect her health.
  • Last season, Clark missed many games because of a groin injury.
  • The Fever’s schedule includes four games in eight days, so resting Clark helps with her recovery.
  • The team’s next game after Portland will be on Friday against the Golden State Valkyries, followed by almost a week off.
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