Caitlin Clark to Miss Fifth Consecutive Game Due to Groin Injury
Caitlin Clark, the talented guard for the Indiana Fever, is set to miss her fifth straight game due to a groin injury as the Fever prepare to face the Los Angeles Sparks this Saturday. Her absence has been confirmed in the team’s injury report ahead of the highly anticipated matchup.
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Clark has been sidelined since June 26 during a game against the Sparks, which the Fever unfortunately lost 85-75. This marks the ninth regular-season game she has missed this year and the tenth overall, considering her absence from the Commissioner’s Cup final. Earlier this season, she also missed five games due to a left quad strain.
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Despite her current struggles, Clark has consistently demonstrated her skills on the court. The standout player has averaged 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, and five rebounds per game this season. Notably, this is the first time in her professional and college career that she has missed games due to injury.
Fever head coach Stephanie White mentioned on Friday that Clark participated in some drills but wasn’t at full speed during practice. She is scheduled for an evaluation on Saturday morning to assess her condition further.
As the Fever head into Saturday’s game with a 9-8 record, they have shown resilience by winning four out of their last five games. Fans are eager to see how the team performs against the Sparks in Clark’s absence.
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About the Author: Jackson Thompson
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