The Indiana Fever take on Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Saturday night in the second meeting between the two teams this season. The Fever won the first matchup 93-58 on May 17 with star guard Caitlin Clark finishing with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Clark has already been ruled out for Saturday’s game as she continues to deal with a left quadriceps strain that has sidelined her for the past two weeks. During the three games she’s missed, the reigning Rookie of the Year has sat on the bench next to head coach Stephanie White and the rest of the Fever coaching staff.
In the Fever’s most recent game against the Washington Mystics, Clark was spotted standing near the bench next to teammates Sophie Cunningham, who also didn’t play, and Lexie Hull.
Sports photographer Bri Lewerke captured a photo of the three and posted it to social media Saturday with the caption, "Fever gameday."
Clark saw the post and reshared it on Instagram without adding any words.
Since the Fever traded for Cunningham this past offseason, the three have been inseparable. Fans have started calling them the "Tres Leches," and the trio has often joked around with each other on social media.
Clark is close to returning to the lineup, revealing on Thursday she'll be "re-evaluated" after this weekend.
“I'm not going to rush coming back,” Clark said. “It's just not worth it. But after this weekend, I'll be re-evaluated and we'll have a better idea.”
Tip-off against the Sky at the United Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
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