Caitlin Clark Sidelined for Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces Playoff Matchup
The Indiana Fever are facing the Las Vegas Aces in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals without their star guard *Caitlin Clark*. Clark announced in early September that she’d miss the rest of the season due to a groin injury that had limited her throughout the year.
Why is Caitlin Clark Not Playing?
– *Groin Injury*: Clark has been dealing with a groin injury since July 15, which has kept her out of games for a while.
– *Season-Ending Injury*: She confirmed on social media that she’d sit out the rest of the playoffs, prioritizing her long-term health and recovery for the 2026 season.
Fever’s Game 1 Win Without Clark
Despite missing Clark, the Fever delivered an impressive *89–73 road win* in Game 1 against the Aces. In Clark’s absence:
– *Kelsey Mitchell* stepped up, scoring a postseason career-high *34 points*, with 3 assists and 1 rebound.
– *Aliyah Boston* made a significant defensive impact, helping to contain league MVP *A’ja Wilson*, who scored 16 points on 6-of-22 shooting but grabbed 13 rebounds.
Looking Ahead to Game 2
The Fever aim to take a *2-0 lead* in the best-of-five series before returning home with a chance to close it out. Without Clark, the team is relying on players like Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston to lead them to success in the playoffs.¹ ² ³
Conclusion
Caitlin Clark’s absence is a significant loss for the Fever, but the team has shown resilience in her absence. The matchup against the Las Vegas Aces in Game 2 will be crucial for the Fever’s playoff run.