The second half of the WNBA season is upon us, and the Indiana Fever are looking to rattle off some wins to reclaim their spot among the league’s best teams with a chance to make a deep postseason run.

Unfortunately, Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark is being held out of their first action back from the All-Star break due to injury as she tries to recover for the stretch run.

Without Clark, the Fever have been able to stay afloat, battling to a 12-11 record overall, which is not the most indicative of the talent lining their roster. Despite that, the Fever are holding serve in the most recent WNBA Power Rankings from ESPN, coming in at No. 4.

4. Indiana Fever (12-11)

Previous ranking: 4

Next seven days: @ NY (July 22), vs. LV (July 24), @ CHI (July 27)

How much of the season’s second half will Caitlin Clark be able to play? She has been ruled out for Tuesday, which will mark the 11th regular-season game she’s missed this year. She was also sidelined for the Commissioner’s Cup final on July 1 and the All-Star Game. She is only 23 with many years ahead, so if her groin injury requires significant rest, it’s possible the Fever could take a conservative approach and sit her indefinitely. – Michael Voepel, ESPN

Caitlin Clark will miss the Indiana Fever’s game against the New York Liberty tonight, July 22. Her next chance at a return comes on Thursday, July 24, when the Fever host the Las Vegas Aces.

Should the Fever be extremely cautious with Caitlin Clark, her first action could be this upcoming weekend on July 27 when the Fever head to Chicago to take on Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky.

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