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Heading into this WNBA season, Caitlin Clark was arguably the player fans were most excited to see back in action. As she looks to build off her historic rookie season, the star guard has been hit with a massive setback.
On Monday, gut-punching news came out regarding the Indiana Fever's top talent. Clark has reportedly suffered a strained left quad. This injury will put her on the sidelines for at least two weeks before she is re-evaluated.
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Caitlin Clark was last in action over the weekend in the Fever's two-point loss to the reigning champion New York Liberty. She logged 38 minutes and posted a stat line of 18 points, five rebounds and 10 assists. Now, Clark will begin working behind the scenes to try and get herself back to 100% physically.
For a team looking to possibly contend for a title this season, this is a massive early-season blow for the Fever. In the meantime, Indiana will have to rely on its newfound depth as they navigate life without Clark in the coming weeks.
Indiana Fever will need multiple players to fill the void left by Caitlin Clark
As the focal point of just about everything they do on the offensive end, being without Caitlin Clark is a tough challenge for the Indiana Fever. That said, they have the personnel to overcome an obstacle like this. The front office worked hard to bolster the roster's supporting cast, and now they're going to have to rely on it.
One person who has to be ready to take on more in the coming weeks is Kelsey Mitchell. She is by far the Fever's best perimeter player and shot-creator behind Clark, and will likely be running the offense in her absence. Also, she is more than capable of putting up big scoring numbers when called upon.
Aliyah Boston is another name to watch closely in this stretch without Caitlin Clark. She is another All-Star level talent and now can be showcased more in an expanded role.
Diving deeper into the roster, the Fever's veterans are also going to be tasked with taking on more. Natasha Howard is fresh off a strong outing against the Atlanta Dream and seems to be finding her footing with her new team. DeWanna Bonner has had some early-season struggles in this adjustment period, but now they'll really need her to provide any sort of boost.
Being without a high-level talent is no easy task for any team. That said, the Fever are more than equipped to stay competitive while Clark rehabs her quad injury.
