What happened: Caitlin Clark carried a back designation, while Aliyah Boston was listed with a right lower-leg issue. Saturday's preliminary status report classified both as probable.

Why it matters: Indiana gains certainty around two key rotation pieces for a road test against a team pursuing its 10th consecutive win. The matchup also offers Indiana a chance to cut a five-game standings gap.

What to watch: Their roles and workloads after tipoff will be the next indicators following the injury designations.