Caitlin Clark to Miss Game for Indiana Fever Due to Back Injury

The Indiana Fever confirmed that star guard Caitlin Clark will sit out the upcoming matchup against the Phoenix Mercury because of a lingering back injury. Clark, who logged limited minutes in her recent return against the Los Angeles Sparks, is following a cautious rehabilitation schedule.

The team emphasized the importance of her long‑term health over short‑term gains, opting to keep her out of the second game of the back‑to‑back series. This decision could influence the Fever’s rotation and their chances in the tightly contested Western Conference race.