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Fever Win Fifth Straight Without Clark as Lynx Await Collier’s Injury Update

Indiana’s balanced scoring has propelled a five-game run with Clark sidelined indefinitely; Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve confirmed Collier will undergo imaging after her ankle sprain.

Aug 2, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) dribbles against the Las Vegas Aces during the first quarter at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
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Aug 2, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) collides with Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) during the third quarter of their game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark remains sidelined indefinitely with a right groin strain and no return timeline has been set, according to head coach Stephanie White.
  • Indiana improved to 17-12 overall and 9-7 without Clark by extending its winning streak to five games with Sunday’s 78-74 victory over Seattle.
  • Contributions from Natasha Howard, Aliyah Boston, Sophie Cunningham, Kelsey Mitchell and Aari McDonald have driven the Fever’s balanced offense, with Mitchell tying the WNBA single-season mark for 20-plus point games.
  • Napheesa Collier sprained her right ankle late in Minnesota’s 111-58 rout of Las Vegas on August 2 and will undergo imaging and further evaluation under team protocol.
  • Rising concerns over player workload have intensified league-wide as games have increased 29% since 2019 against just a 10-day extension to the season.