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The Fever announced Thursday that Caitlin Clark
would miss the rest of the season with a groin injury. She
hasn't played since July 15. The Sky were without Angel Reese,
the league's leading rebounder, after she picked up her eighth
technical foul in her last game, meaning an automatic one-game
suspension.
Then, Chicago announced Reese would miss a half game with a team
suspension for comments detrimental to the club, Earlier in the
week, Reese complained about losing and hinted she would be
willing to move on if the team doesn't start winning.
Indiana went 5-0 against Chicago this season, winning by an
average of 24 points. The Fever need one win or a Sparks loss to
secure a playoff spot.
Odyssey Sims scored 13 points and Aliyah Boston 11 for the Fever
(22-20), who moved 2 1/2 games ahead of Los Angeles in the race
for the final playoff spot.
Kamilla Cardoso and Michaela Onyenwere score 18 points apiece
for the Sky (10-31). Elizabeth Williams added 13 points with 11
rebounds, and Ariel Atkins scored 10.
Indiana made a statement in the first quarter by racing to a
31-15 lead. The Fever were 10-for-14 shooting and had 10
assists.
Both teams finished at 52%, but Indiana was 38 of 73, while
Chicago was 25 of 48. Chicago was plus-8 rebounding, but was
slowed 24 turnovers that the Pacers turned into 24 points.
Indiana is at Washington on Sunday, and Chicago is at Las Vegas.
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