The Indiana Fever and superstar guard Caitlin Clark are gearing up to begin the 2025 WNBA regular season. So far, they have played two preseason games and have won both of them. In the first preseason game of the year, the Fever knocked off the Washington Mystics by a final score of 79-74. They backed that up with a dominant 108-44 victory over the Brazilian national team while playing in Iowa.
On Saturday afternoon, Indiana will play its final preseason game before the regular season, facing off against the Atlanta Dream on the road. Prior to their final preseason game, the Fever sent a three-word message on social media: "That gameday glow." Following their third and final preseason game, the team will have about a week to prepare for their season opener on May 17 against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky.
Clark is the obvious headline name anytime Indiana plays. She missed the team's first preseason game but played during the game in Iowa against Brazil. During that performance, the global superstar scored 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting, including 4-for-6 from beyond the 3-point arc, while also grabbing six rebounds and dishing out five assists. As of right now, Clark is expected to play in the preseason finale.
On Saturday, the Fever will tip off against the Dream at 3:00 p.m. ET. The game may not mean anything from a regular season perspective, but Indiana will use it as a final tune-up game before a tough matchup against the Sky next Saturday.
Clark stated on Friday, May 9, that she is taking her time with a leg injury but feels really good. "I'm excited to get out there and play again tomorrow, work on things we need to work on. Our medical staff has been really helpful, and I feel really good," she said following practice. Fever coach Stephanie White confirmed there are no plans to hold anyone out of Saturday's game against the Dream.
Clark was held out of the Fever's first preseason game against Washington on May 3, but returned to play against the Brazilian National team on May 4. She played 20 minutes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and spent her time on the bench riding a stationary bike and using a heat pack on her thigh. White said on Wednesday that Clark has been limited in practice this week but is a "full go" in what she is able to participate in.
Clark doesn't know when or how she specifically suffered the injury, describing it as "just a little tightness" in her left leg. "Probably just a little too much basketball," she explained. "I love being in the gym, but I think understanding when to be in the gym and when to recover is important. It's just about finding a balance and getting back in the swing of things. It was nothing major or anything like that."
As for the Fever's injury report, only Damiris Dantas is listed out with a lower left leg injury. Clark is not on the injury report for Saturday's game, indicating her return to full form. Indiana Fever fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Clark's presence on the court is vital for the team's success this season.
Looking ahead, the Fever's matchup against the Atlanta Dream will serve as a critical final test before the regular season. The Fever are eager to build on their strong preseason performances and carry that momentum into their season opener against the Chicago Sky. With Clark back in action and the rest of the team rallying together, Indiana is poised to make a splash in the upcoming season.
As the Fever prepare for the final preseason game, all eyes will be on Clark to see how she performs after her brief injury scare. Fans are hopeful that her return will not only boost the team's confidence but also set the tone for the season ahead. The Fever's commitment to excellence and their determination to improve each day will be on full display as they face the Dream.
In the world of women's basketball, every game counts, and the Fever are ready to prove they are a force to be reckoned with. With the regular season just around the corner, the excitement is palpable, and the Fever are eager to show what they can do.
As the clock ticks down to tip-off against the Dream, Fever fans are left wondering: will Clark shine in her final preseason appearance? With a week of preparation ahead of them, the Fever are set to take the court with a renewed sense of purpose and determination.
Stay tuned as the Fever embark on their journey this season, with Caitlin Clark leading the charge. The anticipation is building, and the Fever are ready to make their mark in the WNBA.
