Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings live updates: How to watch, Caitlin Clark injury status
The WNBA regular season continues as the Indiana Fever travel to Texas to take on the Dallas Wings in a Friday, June 27 showdown.
The Fever are aiming to bounce back from an 85-75 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, a game they played without Caitlin Clark. Clark has been sidelined due to a groin injury and is currently considered day-to-day.
She'll still be out against the Wings. She recently returned from a quad injury that kept her out for five games. In Clark's absence, Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever in scoring Thursday with 20 points, while Aari McDonald, who Indiana signed for the rest of the season after waiving DeWanna Bonner, contributed 14 points off the bench. Unfortunately, their efforts were not enough to secure a win.
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The Wings recently secured a 68-55 victory against the Atlanta Dream, with Arike Ogunbowale leading the scoring for Dallas. Paige Bueckers also had a standout performance, contributing 12 points, five rebounds, and four assists in this important win.
Don't miss the action as the Indiana Fever take on the Dallas Wings in what promises to be an intense Friday night showdown.
End of Q1: Fever 33, Wings 13
The Fever held the Wings to a season-low 13 points in the first quarter and Indiana has a 33-13 advantage heading into the second quarter after leading by as many as 22 points. The Wings may have got on the board first with Paige Bueckers' layup, but the Fever sprinted out of the gate and went on a 14-0 run. The Fever only missed three goals in the first quarter (13-of-16) and led the Wings in fast break (10-0) and paint points (18-10).
Kelsey Mitchell leads the Fever with 10 points and three assists. Aliyah Boston added seven points. The Fever's 33 first-quarter points marked a season-high. Meanwhile, the Fever's defense made it hard for the Wings' starting unit, which was held to three points, all from Bueckers. Myisha Hines-Allen added six points off the bench.
The Fever start HOT with a 14-2 run 😳Lexie Hull connects from three and the Wings call timeout!IND-DAL | ION pic.twitter.com/mEYq9GmwcV
Dallas Wings staring lineup
Big 5️⃣ in the city ✨@bswhealth | #WingsUp pic.twitter.com/WfOXnPx0YG
Indiana Fever starting five
Aari McDonald joins the starting five 🙌 pic.twitter.com/rCZgEXb4yx
What time is Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings?
The Indiana Fever face off against the Dallas Wings at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. local) on Friday, June 27 at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings: TV, stream
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Caitlin Clark ruled out vs. Wings
Clark was ruled out of the Fever's contest against the Wings on Friday and will miss her second consecutive game with a left groin injury. Clark previously missed five games due to a quad injury.
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