Caitlin Clark is watching from the Indiana Fever sideline again on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Sparks, marking her fifth consecutive absence as the organization continues to prioritize her long-term health over an immediate return from a persistent left groin injury.

The Sparks defeated the Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the second week in a row, disproving the scorching take from former women's basketball coach and ESPN analyst Carolyn Peck that the Fever are more dangerous when Clark is not playing.

Stephanie White Makes Indiana Fever Admission Without Caitlin Clark originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever are having their best stretch of the 2025 WNBA season with their longest winning streak of three games. And they have done it without point guard Caitlin Clark.