Fever News: Will Caitlin Clark play against Sun tonight after sustaining ankle injury?

The WNBA stage is set for the next game. With today's game against the Connecticut Sun, the Indiana Fever looks forward to cementing their playoff dreams. However, Indiana Fever's top rookie Caitlin Clark suffered a scare injury this week against the Atlanta Dream, leaving fans and analysts wondering if she will be ready for tonight's game.

Given her important position in the Fever's lineup, Clark's obvious discomfort immediately sparked concern. With the recent injury, one question remains: Will the Fever secure a higher playoff spot with the latest scare from their rookie star?

Will the Fever newcomer return?

During a non-contact play during the game against Atlanta at State Farm Arena, Clark injured her left ankle. With just 3:15 left in the first quarter, the 22-year-old was moving in the penalty box and, standing directly behind Aliyah Boston, sprained her left ankle. The rookie fell to the floor and was unable to get up for a while. When the team saw this, they gathered around her, followed by the medical staff. When she was led off the court by the team's training staff, it was no less scary for the franchise.

According to the New York Post, After resting for the rest of the first quarter, she returned to play in the second quarter. In the 84-79 victory over the Dream, she delivered a fantastic performance with 19 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds, demonstrating not only her skill but also her remarkable resilience.

The Fever will be hoping to bounce back from a string of inconsistent performances. Today's game is crucial to their hopes of making the playoffs and Clark is expected to be back in the lineup. However, the Fever's injured roster still includes Katie Lou-Samuelson, a key player for her team. As the Fever face the Sun, the stakes are high as the Fever look to pick up a crucial win to make the playoffs.

What awaits you tonight?

As the Fever prepare for their matchup against the Sun, Alyssa Thomas, a five-time All-Star and last season's MVP runner-up, is essential to the Sun's offensive flow and defensive stability. DeWanna Bonner, who can also score, and Brionna Jones, known for her rebounding and interior presence, will be key players to challenge the Fever tonight. According to the ESPN Matchup Predictor: Even though the game is on the Fever's home court, the expected win percentage is higher for the Sun.

On the other hand, playmaking and deadly three-pointers are two of Caitlin Clark's strengths, so she will have to do very well. Clark has been a major contributor from long range, alongside her teammate Mitchell's impressive shooting percentage. An example of this was seen in the win over the Dream, when the rookie made 4 three-pointers and 6 of 14 field goals.

Looking back at history, the two teams have faced each other a total of 81 times, with the Indiana Fever winning 29 times (35.8%) and the Connecticut Sun winning 52 times (64.2%). Additionally, the franchise's odds of winning in the previous meetings that took place on the Fever's home court were 47.6%.

Caitlin Clark's inclusion in the starting lineup tonight is a good sign for the Indiana Fever. Her presence on the court gives the team an edge over the Connecticut Sun and also increases their offensive potential. Tonight's game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis will determine whether or not Clark can win on her home court.

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