NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark missed her second game in a row on Tuesday as she continues to recover from a right groin injury. The Fever’s standout guard was sidelined again during the matchup against New York, following her earlier absence before the All-Star break.
Clark had also missed the team’s previous game against the Liberty and was expected to participate in the three-point shooting contest and the All-Star Game on Saturday, but ended up sitting out both events. During the All-Star festivities held in Indianapolis, she informed reporters that she was receiving treatment for her injury.
Details on Injury Origin and Medical Assessment
The injury occurred in the final minute of last Tuesday’s win over Connecticut. Following that game, Clark sought medical evaluation in New York, as confirmed by Fever head coach Stephanie White. White noted that she had not received updates from the team’s trainers about Clark’s condition between the shootaround and Tuesday’s game.
The Barclays Center environment was filled with fans donning Clark’s No. 22 jersey, showing strong support despite her absence. The 22-year-old player has struggled with muscle injuries this season, missing 10 games in the first half due to three separate issues.
Impact on Season and Clark’s Performance Amid Setbacks
Throughout her collegiate career at Iowa and her rookie season, Clark never missed a game because of injury. Now a two-time All-Star, she is averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, and 5 rebounds per game, anchoring the Fever squad that initially hoped to compete for a league title. However, her injury challenges along with other team difficulties have kept Indiana near the middle of the <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/basketball/wnba/”>WNBA standings, sitting at 12-11.
Coach White reflected on the nature of Clark’s injury, explaining,
“These soft tissue injuries, sometimes nag until you can actually have time to really allow to heal in the offseason,”
White said.
Outlook for Clark and Team Moving Forward
Caitlin Clark’s recovery remains a critical focus for the Fever as they aim to improve their position in the league. How quickly Clark can return to full health will likely influence the team’s prospects in the remaining season games. Her presence on the court is seen as pivotal to Indiana’s hopes for a playoff push and potential championship contention.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why was Caitlin Clark sitting with Taylor Swift?
A. Clark and Swift were spotted together in a suite at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday. They attended the Chiefs’ playoff game against the Houston Texans. This marked their first time being seen at a game together. Clark mentioned that Swift invited her to join earlier this season.
Q. Why is Caitlin Clark sitting with Taylor?
A. In December, Caitlin Clark said in an interview that Taylor Swift asked her to go to a Kansas City Chiefs game. It seems the basketball star accepted the invitation. On January 18, Clark and Swift were seen together in a box at the Chiefs-Texans playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Q. What did Taylor Swift give Caitlin Clark?
A. Taylor Swift gifted Caitlin Clark all the T-shirts and sweatshirts from the Eras Tour collection. When Caitlin Clark, a WNBA star, attended the Eras Tour in Indianapolis in 2024, Taylor made sure she got four bags of tour merchandise.
Q. Is Caitlin Clark hanging out with Taylor Swift?
A. Clark mentioned that she and Swift “really enjoyed themselves” at the playoff game in Kansas City. She described it as the “ideal game” to attend with Swift. Clark added, “It’s adorable to see her enthusiasm for the Chiefs. Being able to share that with her makes me think, ‘Wow, this is amazing!'”