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Fever’s Guard Crisis Worsens in Lynx Defeat With Sims Limping Off as Clark Remains Out

Indiana fell to 19–17 on a night marked by a production error that listed sidelined stars as active.

Head coach Stephanie White of the Indiana Fever looks on in the first quarter against the Minnesota Lynx at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 22, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever watches from the bench during the first half of the WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury
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Overview

  • Indiana lost 95–90 to Minnesota on Friday, dropping to 19–17 and sixth in the WNBA standings.
  • Emergency guard Odyssey Sims exited late after appearing to tweak something, limped to the locker room, and did not return, leaving her status unclear.
  • Caitlin Clark missed another game with a right groin injury and still has no official timetable to return.
  • An ION broadcast mistakenly included Clark and Sophie Cunningham in the Fever’s active lineup graphic during the game.
  • Indiana continues to lean on short-term signings for depth, with Chloe Bibby held out pregame for left knee soreness as coach Stephanie White praised her team’s effort.