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Injury-Hit Fever Leave Three Anthem Spots Empty, Rally to Beat Sky

The Fever defeated the Sky 92–70 with just nine healthy players after honoring three sidelined guards during the anthem.

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on prior to the game against the Chicago Sky at the United Center on July 27, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Odyssey Sims #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against the Washington Mystics during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on July 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo Credit: Jineen Williams | Ballislife
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrate from the bench Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Overview

  • Stephanie White confirmed that Caitlin Clark is sidelined indefinitely with a groin injury and that backups Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald have season-ending knee and foot injuries.
  • Indiana opened its matchup with the Chicago Sky by leaving three empty spots during the national anthem as a tribute to its injured guards.
  • Operating with only nine available players, the Fever dominated Chicago 92–70 to improve to 18–14 and maintain third place in the Eastern Conference.
  • Kelsey Mitchell assumed point guard duties for the first time since college, recording 26 points and a season-high eight assists to steer the offense.
  • Veterans Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham took on expanded roles on both ends of the floor, showcasing the team’s adaptability and keeping its playoff bid alive.