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Caitlin Clark is expected to suit up Wednesday night when the Indiana Fever continue their road trip against the Los Angeles Sparks , though the team will keep a close eye on her physically after an uncomfortable moment in the season opener. Clark briefly returned to the locker room for back treatment during Indiana’s loss to the Dallas Wings, but she stayed in the game and continued handling her usual workload.

That was enough to calm early concerns around the Fever star, especially with Indiana still searching for its first win of the season. The Fever dropped a high-scoring opener despite strong outings from Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston. Now, with another tough matchup waiting in Los Angeles, Indiana enters the night balancing urgency with caution as several players continue dealing with physical limitations early in the year.

Is Caitlin Clark playing tonight against the LA Sparks?

Barring any late setback, Caitlin Clark is expected to be available when the Fever face the Sparks. Indiana has not listed her as unavailable, and all signs point toward her remaining in the starting lineup despite the back issue that surfaced over the weekend.

The Fever are already navigating a few health concerns elsewhere on the roster. Monique Billings missed the opener with an ankle injury and is considered day-to-day, while Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull are both expected to play under minutes restrictions.

Clark still delivered an impressive offensive line in Indiana’s opener against Dallas, finishing with 20 points, seven assists, and five rebounds. Her scoring burst helped keep Indiana within striking distance throughout the game, but defensive issues once again became part of the conversation afterward.

A breakdown circulating online this week highlighted Clark’s struggles defensively against Dallas. According to the analysis, opposing players scored 25 points while being guarded by her and shot 9-for-12 from the field in those situations. The numbers reflected what showed up on tape during stretches of the game. Clark’s offensive talent remains undeniable, but teams continue testing her on the other end of the floor.

Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks: Date, time, and venue

The Fever and Sparks will meet on Wednesday, May 13, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET and 7:30 p.m. local time.

Both teams enter the matchup with 0-1 records after dropping their respective season openers, adding extra importance to an already high-profile early-season contest.

Where to watch Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks?

Fans can watch the game nationally on USA Network. The matchup will also air locally on SNLA, while streaming options are available through Sling and other live TV providers carrying USA Network coverage.