Even while Caitlin Clark remains out because of an ongoing groin injury, the Fever have become one of the hottest teams in the WNBA. Indiana has won five straight games, and currently stand at third in the Eastern Conference standings with a 17–11 record.

With Clark in particular, many have noticed opposing players taking more liberties with how aggressively and physically they've played her this season, and the reigning Rookie of the Year has the battle scars to show for it.