Veteran forward Chloe Bibby will miss her second straight game because of a sore left knee. Fever players and coaches were not scheduled to have media availability. Clark has not played or practiced since injuring her right groin July 15.

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA arrival in 2024 fueled a charmed season for the Fever with record attendance, massive viewership and a return to the postseason for the first time in eight seasons. Her preseason quad injury this year was the first indicator that Indiana’s next step into contention became more challenging than expected.