Indiana Fever hopeful Caitlin Clark injury is 'blessing in disguise'

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Following Indiana's fifth consecutive win, Fever head coach Stephanie White spoke on how the team has improved without the presence of Caitlin Clark and her injury absence could help them in the long run.
"I mean, we've got a deep team. We've got a great mix of veterans who have been in this league and who understand the ebbs and flows and who understand that injuries are a part of it. And young players who continue to grow in their role and continue to gain confidence.
"I think I said it earlier, when C was out the very first time. While we don't like it, sometimes it can be a blessing in disguise because everybody else finds themselves. And no one is afraid to make the big play offensively or defensively," White said.
Clark has been absent from the floor for the past seven games as she recovers from a right groin injury suffered against the Connecticut Sun on July 15.
Unlike the previous three segments of the season without Clark, the Fever have finally figured out how to consistently find the win column.
"I think it's just we've got a really good group that's unselfish, that want to win, that play well together and for each other. And when one person doesn't have it, somebody else does. And I think it makes this really, really difficult to scout when that happens," White said.
Although Clark will miss her eighth straight game with the right groin ailment and 18th overall this season, including the WNBA Commissioner's Cup Final, the former Hawkeye has reportedly been making significant strides in her recovery.
As Indiana travels to the Los Angeles Sparks from Crypto.com Arena tonight, White hopes the team can continue their unselfish play and united mentality en route to a sixth straight win.
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