Indiana Fever set to face Phoenix Mercury tonight without Caitlin Clark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 9:24 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Indiana Fever meet the Phoenix Mercury at 10 p.m. ET tonight, July 9, at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The Fever (12-9) are coming off a loss to the Los Angeles Sparks and have split two previous games against the Mercury this season. Caitlin Clark, who averages 21.2 points and 8.2 assists, is listed as out for tonight's game due to a back injury. Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston will lead the Fever's attack in Clark's absence, while the Mercury's roster will also be missing Natasha Mack and Sami Whitcomb due to injuries. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the WNBA.
- •Indiana Fever play at Phoenix Mercury at 10 p.m. ET tonight
- •Caitlin Clark ruled out with a back injury
- •Fever lost to Los Angeles Sparks on July 8
- •Previous season matchups between teams were closely contested
- •Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston prepare to lead Indiana
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Where to watch Fever vs. Mercury WNBA game Thursday with Caitlin Clark
- 9:24 AMYahoo Sports — Is Caitlin Clark playing tonight? Indiana Fever vs Phoenix Mercury start time, where to watch
"The Indiana Fever are on the second night of a back-to-back as they play the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday, July 9: Start time, where to watch, stream.
"Where to watch Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever as they take on the Phoenix Mercury on July 9. Game time and TV channel information for tonight.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 10:08 AMWhere to watch Fever vs. Mercury WNBA game Thursday with Caitlin Clark
Where to watch Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever as they take on the Phoenix Mercury on July 9. Game time and TV channel information for tonight.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 9:24 AMIs Caitlin Clark playing tonight? Indiana Fever vs Phoenix Mercury start time, where to watch
The Indiana Fever are on the second night of a back-to-back as they play the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday, July 9: Start time, where to watch, stream.
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