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Indiana fever lost her second game in a row without Ketleen Clarke, when she fell into the connecting sun with the final score of 85–83.
Clarke is out with a quad injury, and without him, the fever exceeded 15 points in the fourth quarter. He launched a rally in the last minutes to make things competitive, but Kelsey Mitchell’s possible game-hang jumper was not good just before the time was over.
Sun Guard Sanya rivers, who had 12 points and six assistance, admitted that his team wanted to take advantage of Clarke’s absence.
"We knew that Ketlin was not playing … We really wanted to exploit it," He said.
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"We knew that Ketlin was not playing … We really wanted to exploit it."
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On Friday, Aliah Boston scored Indianana with 17 points on shooting 8–10 from the ground, and received eight assistance. But without Clarke, it lacked the game-breaking danger that could at least keep things closer.
Indiana considered a legitimate championship contender this season, especially since it brought a two-time all-star forward Natasha Howard and a six-time all-star wing Dawan Boner.
But Clarke is expected to remember a total of two weeks due to his injury, and his absence can make a big dent in his record.
May 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Indiana Fever Guard Ketleen Clarke (22) speaks to a referee against Atlanta’s dream in the first half in State Farm Arena. Compulsory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagon images compulsory credit and colon; Brett Davis-Emagan Picture
Clarke, of course, was last year’s Rukie of the Year and led the WNBA in aid. They are credited with putting women’s basketball on the map of relevance, first in Iowa and then in 2024 as a pro stop.
There will be a weekend of fever before hosting Washington Mistics on Tuesday.
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The story was originally reported by Ethlon Sports on 31 May 2025, where it first appeared.