Caitlin Clark is back in the Indiana Fever lineup after missing time with a groin injury, but she is still working to find her groove.

The Fever were without star Caitlin Clark again after she suffered a right groin injury. It was the 12th overall game she has missed this season. Indiana is now 12-12 and sits in sixth place in the WNBA standings, with the top eight qualifying for the playoffs.

The Indiana Fever can't hold on late and their three-game winning streak falls as the Los Angeles Sparks triumph 89-87. L.A. owns two wins over the past three weeks, both over Indiana. Indiana leads L.A. 84-79 with 3:27 to go after a Sophie Cunningham 3-point play, but the Sparks have a 10-3 edge the rest of the way.

The New York Liberty dominated the Indiana Fever with a 98-77 victory, showcasing their depth and strength. Breanna Stewart's stellar performance led the Liberty, while the Fever struggled offensively without injured star rookie Caitlin Clark.

The Liberty are set to host the Fever, who'll be without Caitlin Clark in their third matchup of the season. The regular series is tied 1-1.

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2:52 left 3Q, Fever 62, Sparks 58: Natasha Howard's left-handed basket gives Indiana its largest lead, 60-52, with 4:10 to go. Howard has 17 points. Fever, Sparks remain close in third quarter

Fever, Sparks struggle on free throws 5:13 left 2Q, Fever 32, Sparks 29: L.A. is 3-of-6, Indiana 4-of-7. Fever rookie Makayla Timpson has offered strong defense and an inside presence.

2:52 left 3Q, Fever 62, Sparks 58: Natasha Howard's left-handed basket gives Indiana its largest lead, 60-52, with 4:10 to go. Howard has 17 points. Fever, Sparks remain close in third quarter