Caitlin Clark Out of Commissioner's Cup Final

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will not be participating in the Commissioner's Cup final against the Minnesota Lynx due to a left groin injury, it was announced. This setback marks the third game in a row that Clark has been unable to play.

"We're going to miss her," said an Indiana Fever spokesperson. "She's a key player for us, but we have confidence in our team and will come together to overcome this obstacle."

The championship is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, at 8 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Unlike the games leading up to it, which impacted team standings, this championship game will not affect the Fever's and Lynx's season records.

As they head into this crucial matchup, the Fever will look to overcome Clark's absence with a current record of 8-8. They face a formidable opponent in the Lynx, who have an impressive 14-2 record, the best in the league.