Fever’s Caitlin Clark a late scratch with back injury for Fire clash

May 20, 2026 - 23:15
Fever’s Caitlin Clark a late scratch with back injury for Fire clash

The Indiana Fever are scheduled to take on the Portland Fire at home on Wednesday evening. After playing in the first four games of the season, it appears Caitlin Clark is a late scratch from the Fever’s lineup for this contest.

Reports indicate that the 24-year-old guard will sit out the game against the Fire due to a back injury, according to Alexa Philipou of ESPN. The severity of the injury is currently unknown, as more details may surface before the scheduled 7 p.m. EST tip-off time.

“Caitlin Clark is a late scratch for tonight’s game versus the Portland Fire, with the team listing her as out with a back injury,” reported Philippou. “Stephanie White speaks shortly after 6 p.m. EST, so expect we’ll hear more from the Fever then.”

This story is currently developing, and more information will be published soon.

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