​After Caitlin Clark sat out Indiana’s 92-89 thrilling road victory at Phoenix on July 9, questions arose about whether the former Hawkeye legend would be available for Indiana’s matchup with the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena tonight. Clark’s absence on Thursday had been a planned rest day for the three-time WNBA All-Star, as the Fever completed the second half of a back-to-back. Yet the day-before injury report still lists her status as probable for tonight’s game, noting that her lingering back issue remains a factor.
Head coach Stephanie White indicated Clark is expected to play versus Las Vegas on Sunday night, but she will again be limited by a minutes restriction as she works to reacclimate to her usual workload. White told reporters that Clark’s playing time is projected to fall between 20 and 25 minutes. The coach also stressed that Indiana will not segment Clark’s minutes into short bursts, a strategy the Fever found ineffective in their 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night.
Through 18 games this season, Clark has been producing at a strong pace, averaging 20.5 points, 7.9 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game. Her shooting splits stand at 42.6% from the field, 33.6% from three-point range, and 85.4% from the free-throw line.
The Fever and Aces are scheduled to tip off tonight at 8 p.m. CT, with NBC carrying the game and Peacock providing the streaming option. For ongoing updates on Indiana and Caitlin Clark’s status, follow Hawkeyes Wire and related coverage. This piece originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire under the headline Indiana Fever Injury Report: Is Caitlin Clark playing tonight vs. Aces? for SEO purposes.