Overview

• An MRI confirmed a left groin strain on the same leg that recovered from last month’s quad injury, forcing her out of Thursday’s lineup.
• Los Angeles ended its four-game losing streak with an 85-75 victory, paced by Azura Stevens’ 23 points and Kelsey Plum’s 21.
• Clark’s prolonged slump—connecting on just one of 23 three-point attempts over her last three outings—is now linked to the underlying groin issue she played through.
• The Fever have gone 2-4 in her absences this season, highlighting her role as the team’s primary playmaker with 18.2 points and 8.9 assists per game.
• Friday’s anticipated matchup against Paige Bueckers is in doubt and amplifies pressure on Aliyah Boston, whose scoring average falls sharply without Clark.