Aug 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) walks by Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese to Miss Fever-Sky Showdown

Originally posted on Women's Fastbreak on SI
By Robin Lundberg | Last updated Jul 27, 2025 2:16 PM ET

The Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky showdown on Sunday will be down some serious star power. That's because both Fever superstar Caitlin Clark and Sky standout Angel Reese have been ruled out for the nationally televised contest from the United Center.

Clark is dealing with a groin injury and has been sidelined without a specific timetable for her return. The game against the Sky will mark her fourth straight absence since suffering the injury against the Connecticut Sun on July 15.

Meanwhile, Reese has been listed as day-to-day with a back ailment and was a gametime decision before being ruled out about an hour before tipoff.

It’s Barbie day at the Sky game but the Chi-Town Barbie herself — Angel Reese — won’t be taking the floor. She’s ruled out with a back injury. pic.twitter.com/FgKA3NUEZa
— Kate Constable (@KateConstable) July 27, 2025

Fever and Sky to Square Off With Both Clark and Reese Out

Reese also missed the Sky's most game vs the Seattle Storm, with Chicago taking a drubbing in that one by the final score of 95-57. Of course, the Sky have not exactly fared great when Reese has been available either, boasting just a 7-17 record on the season.

Meanwhile, Indiana has had to take the floor without Clark far more often. The Fever point guard has been in and out of the lineup all season, to the point where the squad has grown comfortable playing without her.

Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham put it this way after the team's most recent game, an 80-70 win over the Las Vegas Aces. "If we have Caitlin, great, and we know how to play with her. If we don't have Caitlin, great. We know how to play without her, and I think that's just so important."

The Fever were also without Clark the last time they played the Sky and emerged with a 79-52 win.

Angel Reese (back) and Caitlin Clark (groin) are both ruled out for today's Sky vs. Fever matchup. pic.twitter.com/mDrPzkEzSd
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 27, 2025