Clark’s injury has defined the Fever’s recent stretch, and the impact is clear in the standings. Indiana holds an 8-5 record when Clark has been in the lineup this year, but without her, they have stumbled to 11-13, including a 7-8 record during her current 15-game absence.

Caitlin Clark isn’t playing and the Indiana Fever are still winning and the WNBA is still thriving and these are things people don’t want you to know.