What happened: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been cleared to play in tonight’s Commissioner’s Cup game against the Chicago Sky. After being listed as probable with lingering back soreness, Clark was upgraded to available following morning shootaround.
Why it matters: Clark’s presence is vital for an Indiana team looking to build on their 8-6 start. The Sky arrive in Indianapolis significantly shorthanded, missing several key starters due to injury, which leaves them as 8.5-point underdogs in the news-driven.
By the numbers: Fever: 8-6 record, 90.3 PPG average. Sky: 4-10 record, 87.3 PPG allowed average. Clark: 19 PTS in previous game.
What to watch: Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with the game streaming on Amazon Prime Video.