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Alexa Philippou
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss her fifth straight sport with a left groin damage after the staff dominated her out of Saturday’s matchup in opposition to the Los Angeles Sparks.
Will probably be the ninth regular-season sport missed by Clark, and tenth general together with the Commissioner’s Cup last. She beforehand sat out 5 video games earlier within the season due to a left quad pressure and had returned to seem in 5 video games earlier than the groin damage. Earlier than this yr, Clark hadn’t missed time throughout her collegiate or skilled careers.
Fever coach Stephanie White stated at follow on Friday that Clark had gone by way of semi-live taking pictures drills however hadn’t gone full velocity in follow but. White added that Clark was going to be evaluated Saturday morning, however was listed as out Friday night within the Fever’s damage report.
Clark, the 2024 No. 1 choose, is averaging 18.2 factors, 8.9 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 9 video games this season, taking pictures 39.0% from the sphere and 29.5% from 3-point vary. She not too long ago was named an All-Star starter and captain by advantage of receiving essentially the most fan votes.
Indiana (9-8) kicked off a five-game homestand Thursday with a powerful win over the Las Vegas Aces. After Saturday’s tilt in opposition to the Sparks, they may face the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday.