The Indiana Fever are venturing into new waters this week as they go into their first game without WNBA star and Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark. The team played the Washington Mystics at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, hoping to find their rhythm without their star point guard at the helm.

While the sharpshooter is not present in the game, she's present on the court to give the full support that her teammates need.

Caitlin Clark's Injury Keeps Her Out for Two Weeks

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Clark, 23, has been diagnosed with a quad strain that will sideline her for at least two weeks. Her loss is a major blow to the Fever, who have depended heavily on her leadership, scoring, and playmaking abilities this season. Without her, Indiana will need to scramble to find an adjustment and a new rhythm on the court.

Though she won't be on the court, Clark is still closely embedded with the team. She accompanied the Fever to Washington and should be present at games while rehabbing.

The team confirmed that Clark would remain with the team during her rehab period, providing moral support and veteran-level advice even though she is a rookie.

Clark Takes on New Role as Fever's Sideline Photographer

Although she can't gear up, Clark contributes to Monday's pregame warmups. In a viral moment that spread quickly on social media, Clark was captured taking photos of her teammates, humoring herself by becoming the team photographer.

The Fever's official Instagram account shared the upbeat clip with the caption, "Caitlin Clark is behind the camera for tonight's game in Baltimore."


While she cannot play, her upbeat presence impressed her teammates and even her fans.

Fever Needs to Step Up in Caitlin Clark's Absence

With Clark sidelined from the lineup, the burden now falls on the remainder of the Indiana roster. According to Athlon Sports, guards Erica Wheeler and Kelsey Mitchell, along with forward Aliyah Boston, will have to step up their game both offensively and defensively.

Offensively, the Indiana Fever will now have to look for alternative scoring methods without Clark's signature court vision and outside shooting.

The group had a 2-2 record entering Wednesday's game, hoping to remain competitive in the standings while their star recovers. Clark will be out for at least three more games, and how the Fever navigate this stretch may determine the trajectory of their season.

For the time being, the Fever are keeping their fingers crossed that Clark's recovery is uneventful and that she misses little time. The team will watch closely over the next two weeks to bring her back as quickly as possible, but safely.