The bad news just keeps piling up for the Indiana Fever. In 14 games, they’ve already lost half of them, barely sneaking past the Storm after back-to-back losses. And now, a fresh gut punch, just hours before their clash with the Los Angeles Sparks, former No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark is sidelined with a groin injury. Fans had their hopes pinned on Aliyah Boston after her explosive performance last game. The 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year was expected to carry the torch. But the numbers tell a different story. And it’s not the one Indiana was hoping for.

On Tuesday night, the Fever managed to outlast the Storm 94-86, but Caitlin Clark struggled badly. She went a brutal 0-of-6 from deep and just 3-of-13 overall. While she dished nine assists, the eight turnovers stung. Thankfully, Aliyah Boston picked up the slack, torching Seattle for a career-high 31 points. When one star dimmed, the other shined. But now, Clark’s officially out of the lineup for the Sparks game, expected to miss at least one contest. And to make matters worse, a fresh stat just surfaced. And trust me, no Fever fan’s gonna like what it says.

In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, Underdog WNBA dropped a statline that should make every Fever fan uneasy. The numbers compared Aliyah Boston’s performance with Caitlin Clark on the floor versus without her, and the difference is staggering. The post read: “Aliyah Boston splits this season with and without Caitlin Clark: With: 9 GP 18.6 PPG 13.1 FGA/  10.3 RPG Without  5 GP 11.0 PPG 7.2 FGA/G 4.4 RPG” And yes, in case you’re wondering, these are 2025 season numbers. If those trends stick when the Fever face the Sparks, Indiana’s staring down serious trouble.

The math doesn’t lie. The Fever went 2-3 without Clark, and when her gravity’s missing, the team’s overall impact takes a nosedive. But what’s really rattling fans is what this injury could cost next. If Clark doesn’t bounce back quickly, Friday’s highly anticipated showdown against Paige Bueckers might fall apart. A Clark vs. Bueckers clash was one of the season’s marquee matchups. And now, it’s hanging by a thread.

Caitlin Clark’s availability vs. Paige Bueckers and Dallas Wings: Friday game status

Caitlin Clark’s availability for Friday’s headline matchup against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings is officially in doubt. WNBA fans hoping for their first pro showdown may have to wait a little longer. Clark was already ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Sparks with a left groin injury. And now, Friday’s status feels murky at best.

The hype around this game has been electric, with fans dreaming of a duel between two college hoops legends. For Boston, stepping up without Clark could set the tone for the Fever’s biggest stage yet.

In anticipation of the Clark-Bueckers duel, the Wings even moved the game to the larger American Airlines Center. This is the home of the Dallas Mavericks, and this is too for the first time in franchise history.

Dallas announced a sellout Thursday, but Clark’s injury news immediately cast a shadow. The question on everyone’s mind: will she suit up? According to Fever head coach Stephanie White, it’s a day-to-day situation. Clark reported pain on Wednesday and underwent an MRI, though White declined to confirm if it revealed a strain. As of now, we can only say that for now, it’s a waiting game.