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Fever Struggle in First Game Without Caitlin Clark, Fall 83-77 to Mystics

Injured for the next two weeks, Clark’s quadriceps setback has exposed the Fever’s reliance on her playmaking

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May 28, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark talks with the referee after the second quarter agains the Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena. Mandatory Credit: Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever watches her team warm up before the game against the Washington Mystics at CFG Bank Arena on May 28, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark will miss at least two weeks with a left quadriceps strain, sidelining her for games against Connecticut and two other opponents before re-evaluation on June 9.
  • The Fever dropped their first contest without Clark, losing 83-77 in Baltimore as Brittney Sykes scored 21 points and rookie Kiki Iriafen added 16 for Washington.
  • Indiana shot a season-low 39.7% from the floor, turned the ball over 16 times compared to 15 assists, and recorded zero fast-break points without their floor general.
  • Head coach Stephanie White has been fined for criticising officiating after the loss to the New York Liberty and now faces added scrutiny over her lineup adjustments.
  • Clark maintained fan engagement by signing autographs for 12 minutes before tipoff even as ticket prices and viewership interest dipped in her absence.