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Indiana Fever Drop First Game Without Clark in 83-77 Loss

Coach Stephanie White has shuffled the starting lineup to compensate for Clark’s absence ahead of Friday’s game against the Connecticut Sun.

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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
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Overview

  • Caitlin Clark suffered a left quadriceps strain on May 24 and is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks with a June 9 re-evaluation scheduled.
  • Indiana managed a season-low 77 points and recorded zero fast-break points in their first game without Clark, falling 83-77 to the Washington Mystics in Baltimore.
  • The Fever tallied just 15 assists against the Mystics’ 20 as their offense struggled to replicate Clark’s playmaking and transition pace.
  • Head coach Stephanie White was fined by the WNBA for criticizing officiating after a previous game and has adjusted rotations, including starting veteran Sydney Colson at point guard.
  • Clark remained visible from the bench—taking photos and signing autographs for 12 minutes—as ticket prices dipped to single digits in her absence.