Caitlin Clark will miss her fifth consecutive game with a strained left groin for the Indiana Fever when they host Los Angeles. The Fever announced Clark’s status on Friday, a day before their game against the Sparks.

The Indiana Fever are heading into Saturday's game on a hot streak, riding three straight wins and building real momentum. They picked up a road victory over Dallas, won the Commissioner's Cup matchup in Minnesota, and then beat Las Vegas at home on Thursday in an impressive performance.

Veteran Natasha Howard encourages Caitlin Clark to lean on her Fever teammates after returning from injury setbacks.