Clark’s status remains critical to Indiana’s playoff hopes. The Fever enter Sunday’s game at 18-16, holding the seventh seed in the standings. With just a handful of games left, the margin for error is thin, and the team must maintain stability without their leading guard.

Caitlin Clark has been missing for the Indiana Fever since mid-July, but there could be a chance that she's about to return

Fever star Caitlin Clark's return date remains a mystery to anxious fans as Indiana shuffles roster after Sophie Cunningham injury.

In the second quarter, Sophie Cunningham was forced to exit the game when Sun player Bria Hartley fell awkwardly into her. Cunningham was standing under the basket playing defense while driving, Sun guard Bria Hartley fell into her lower left leg after making a pass.

The injury bug has spread through the Indiana Fever this season, and it bit veteran guard Sophie Cunningham over the weekend. Cunningham went down in the second quarter of a comeback, overtime win against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday.