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Injury-Riddled Fever Wrap Road Swing Against Streaking Mercury
The Indiana Fever are limping into Phoenix for their third and final stop of a difficult road stretch, hoping to hold onto the final playoff spot in the WNBA standings. Their Tuesday night matchup comes against a surging Phoenix Mercury squad that’s clinched a postseason berth and is chasing home-court advantage.
Caitlin Clark’s Injury Continues to Impact Fever Season
Superstar guard Caitlin Clark may miss her 19th consecutive game due to a nagging right groin injury. The Fever have felt the impact deeply, dropping to 21-19 and sliding into eighth place following a 75-63 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday.
Clark has appeared in only 13 of Indiana’s 40 games this season — a jarring statistic given her reputation for durability dating back to her high school years.
“This is the first time I haven’t felt like a young body that can run around and sprint,” Clark told Glamour. “Being a professional athlete, you really have to take care of both your body and your mind. It’s been a journey learning about that.”
Fever’s Injury List Continues to Grow
Indiana’s injury concerns don’t stop with Clark. The Fever are also without:
- Sophie Cunningham (knee)
- Aari McDonald (foot)
- Sydney Colson (knee)
The team has leaned on reserve guard Aerial Powers, who scored a season-high 17 points off the bench in the recent loss to Golden State.
Mercury Keep Climbing with Balanced Attack
Phoenix improved to 25-14 after handling the New York Liberty 80-63 on Saturday. That win marked their fourth consecutive victory, keeping them locked in a seeding battle with the Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream, and Liberty.
Coach Nate Tibbetts praised the energy of center Natasha Mack, who posted 8 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks off the bench.
Mercury Leaders – 2025 Season
| Player | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satou Sabally | 16.6 | 6.2 | 2.4 |
| Kahleah Copper | 16.3 | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 15.8 | 8.9 | 9.2 |
Thomas currently leads the WNBA in assists per game and is one of the league’s most versatile all-around threats.
Fever vs Mercury – Head-to-Head and Playoff Implications
These teams have split their previous two meetings in 2025, each winning on their home court. Tuesday’s matchup will decide the season series and could play a role in final playoff seedings.
Phoenix is in contention for a top-four seed, which would grant home-court advantage in Round 1. Indiana, meanwhile, is clinging to the 8th seed, with four games remaining and several teams within striking distance.
WNBA Playoff Race – Bottom Seeds
| Team | Record | Playoff Standing |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 25-14 | Clinched |
| Indiana Fever | 21-19 | 8th (Last spot) |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 20-20 | 9th (Chasing) |
| Minnesota Lynx | 19-21 | 10th (Chasing) |
Follow full standings on WNBA Team Pages.
Betting Preview & Odds
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The Mercury have covered the spread in three of their last four, while the Fever’s injury issues have made them unpredictable against the number.
Keep Your Eye on Caitlin Clark
While Clark may not suit up, her influence on the sport and betting markets remains enormous. Catch the latest odds and injury updates at the official Caitlin Clark odds & predictions blog.
