Indiana Fever vs Phoenix Mercury live score updates: Is Caitlin Clark playing tonight?
DeWanna Bonner, who signed with the Mercury earlier in July, is back in Indianapolis after getting waived by the Fever earlier in the season. Caitlin Clark remains out with a groin injury. Will the Fever be able to win three in a row without Clark?
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7 p.m. ET Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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No. 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.
via BetMGM
Favorite: Mercury by 3.5 points
Over/under: 167.5 total points
Moneyline: Fever +135, Mercury -160
ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Fever a 64.4% chance of winning.
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