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Ahead of her team's game against the Los Angeles Sparks, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White shared an injury update on Caitlin Clark, suggesting she'll be out of action on Saturday but had "no indication" about her potential return.
"She's okay. She's gonna be out on Saturday, but she's doing alright," White said. "Obviously, it's a good time, because we have all week next week. So we'll take this opportunity just to get her treatment, get her healthy, and get her back on the floor. and see what happens."
"It's the same thing. Long-term health and wellness is the most important thing," White told IndyStar's Chloe Peterson.
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Clark exited in the third quarter of her team's loss on Wednesday to the Phoenix Mercury due to back issues. That game also featured a controversial play in the second quarter, when the Mercury's Alyssa Thomas attempted to get the ball from Clark, who had fallen on her back on the court with it.
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Clark was able to toss the ball over to a nearby Fever teammate, but Thomas pushed her fist into Clark's throat before getting up. Thomas then stepped over Clark, still down on the court.
That play drew scrutiny from White, critical fans, sports personalities, and many others who called out the league for the lack of appropriate officiating regarding Clark. On Thursday, the league assessed Thomas a Flagrant Foul 2 and suspended her for one game.
The Fever will be without Clark for Saturday night's game against the Sparks, but it remains unclear beyond that. Following this Saturday's game, the team has a week off and won't return to the court until Sunday, July 5, when they visit the Las Vegas Aces.
Indiana currently has a 10-8 record, which is third in the Eastern Conference. Clark is second in scoring for the Fever, averaging 21.2 points per game, and her 8.2 assists per game lead the team.
It makes sense that Indiana is continuing to take precautions with Clark, especially after she missed so many games last season, including her team's WNBA Playoffs run.
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