The Indiana Fever secured a commanding 111-87 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, dominating the floor despite the absence of rookie point guard Caitlin Clark. Clark sat out the matchup to recover from a back injury sustained during Wednesday’s highly physical game against the Phoenix Mercury, which included a flagrant foul from Alyssa Thomas. Fever head coach Stephanie White indicated that Clark is not expected to be sidelined long-term.
With Clark resting, Kelsey Mitchell anchored the Indiana offense to the 111-87 win by delivering 26 points and shooting an efficient 4-of-6 from three-point range. Tyasha Harris slotted into the starting lineup in place of Clark and provided immediate production, finishing with 16 points. Aliyah Boston controlled the paint, contributing 17 points and seven rebounds to keep Los Angeles at bay.
Operating off the bench, Sophie Cunningham provided valuable rotational minutes for Indiana. She finished the night with nine points, two rebounds, and one assist across 20 minutes of floor time.
Los Angeles struggled to maintain pace without their own star guard, Kelsey Plum, who is expected to miss at least four weeks with a left leg injury. Nneka Ogwumike led the shorthanded Sparks roster with 17 points and seven rebounds. The defensive collapse set a negative milestone for Los Angeles. With Saturday’s loss, the Sparks officially became the first team in WNBA history to surrender 110-plus points in back-to-back games.