Fever wins two games without Caitlin Clark, showcasing strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Indiana Fever secured two victories without star player Caitlin Clark, dominating the Los Angeles Sparks 111-87 on June 28. The team demonstrated offensive strength, shooting 55 percent from the field and featuring four players in double digits. Previously, they defeated the Portland Fire 90-73 in Clark's absence. While Clark has been a key player, these wins raise questions about the team's reliance on her as they approach her contract extension discussions.
- •Fever outscored Sparks by 24 points on June 28.
- •Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 26 points against Los Angeles.
- •Indiana shot 53 percent from three-point range in the win.
- •The Fever's two wins without Clark featured strong defensive efforts.
- •Clark has missed two games this season due to back pain.
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Fever's two wins without Caitlin Clark contain one startling truth
"The Fever surged past the struggling Sparks.
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