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Clark Sidelined by Groin Injury as Liberty Welcome Jones Return

Indiana’s ability to stay in playoff contention without Clark faces a new test against a New York squad strengthened by Jonquel Jones’s return.

WNBA player wearing a stupid shirt.
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A view shows the WNBA All-Star Game logo inside the Indianapolis International Airport, in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Amy Tennery/File Photo
Jul 19, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Team Clark forward Gabby Williams (5) reacts with teammates in the fourth quarter against Team Collier during the 2025 WNBA All Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark was ruled out of Tuesday’s game with a right groin strain, marking her 11th missed regular-season contest.
  • Jonquel Jones was cleared from a right ankle injury and is set to return for her first game since June 19.
  • The Fever have maintained a 12-11 record and clinched the Commissioner’s Cup without Clark this season.
  • The Liberty went 7-5 without Jones and aim to regain momentum in the Eastern Conference standings.
  • All-Star viewership dropped 36% to 2.19 million as players used “Pay What You Owe Us” shirts to highlight CBA revenue-share demands.