Overview

• Caitlin Clark has been sidelined since before the WNBA All-Star break with quadriceps and groin strains, and the Fever have no set timeline for her return.
• Indiana tapped the league’s hardship exception to add Aari McDonald and soon upgraded her to a standard contract after she impressed in early relief duty.
• McDonald delivered 15 points and six assists on 4-for-6 three-point shooting in the latest win over the Detroit Wings, underscoring her value at point guard.
• Aliyah Boston is averaging a career-high 15.5 points per game on 54.4 percent shooting, anchoring the Fever’s offense in Clark’s absence.
• Late-season signee Chloe Bibby has bolstered perimeter depth as Indiana holds a 16–12 record and sixth place in the WNBA standings.