Indiana Fever vs Phoenix Mercury prediction, TV, time, schedule. Is Caitlin Clark playing?
DeWanna Bonner returns to Indianapolis after being waived by the Fever in June. Bonner missed five games for personal reasons.
Caitlin Clark has missed the last four games with a right groin injury and is not expected to play against the Mercury.
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7 p.m. ET Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
TV: ESPN3, FanDuel Sports Network - Indiana
Radio: 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with John Nolan (play-by-play), Bria Goss (analysis)
Chloe Peterson, IndyStar: Mercury 78-72
"Indiana and Phoenix will play for the first time on Wednesday, with the Mercury coming to Indianapolis for their third of a six-game road trip over the East Coast in a week and a half.
"The Mercury, which reloaded in the offseason, has a lot of star power in MVP candidate Alyssa Thomas, forward Satou Sabally, and guard Kahleah Copper. Thomas embodies the role of a point forward, averaging a league-leading 9.4 assists per game, while Sabally is averaging 18.0 points per game.
"All three of their big three have been plagued with injury issues this season so far, they are all healthy coming into Indianapolis. And the Mercury, despite those injuries, have managed a 16-9 record to be No. 3 in the standings.
"Indiana will still be without its star, Caitlin Clark, who doesn't have a timetable to return from her right groin injury. The Fever have found spurts of success without her, but haven't been able to put together those types of games consistently."
Caitlin Clark has not played since suffering a right groin injury on July 15. She sought a second opinion during the team's trip to New York.
The Fever announced there were no signs of additional damage or injuries, and they are maintaining a long-term focus on her recovery, prioritizing her future health. There is no timetable for her return.
ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Fever a 64.5% chance of winning.
In 13 games this season, Caitlin Clark averages 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals, making 27.9% of her 3-pointers.
(with season averages)
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