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WNBA Injury Report and Predicted Lineups Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty: Major Update on Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham’s Availability in Commissioner’s Cup Showdown

If Clark comes back for this game, Indiana can end New York's 9-game winning streak on Saturday.

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Indiana Fever will host the defending champions, New York Liberty in the highly-anticipated WNBA showdown on Saturday afternoon. It will be their second meeting in the regular season. Liberty won the previous tie 90-88 which remains the closest victory for the reigning winners this season and was last appearance for Caitlin Clark before going out due to an injury. The last Fever-Liberty game was the second most-watched WNBA game of the year.

The Fever–Liberty game ranks just behind last season's Fever–Sky matchup as the most-watched WNBA game on CBS 👀 pic.twitter.com/b3i257p8PF
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 28, 2025

Indiana Fever enter the fixture with a 77-58 loss to Dream on Tuesday and they are currently 2-1 in the Commissioner’s Cup play. Since Clark’s injury, the Fever went 2-3 in the regular season. Indiana made into the playoffs after a longtime but this year, they would look to make a deep run in the playoffs. Fever remains the only team who came close to beat Liberty this season. Indiana lost a game after taking an eight-point lead after three quarters.

On the other hand, the Liberty are on a franchise-best 9-0 start to the 2025 WNBA season. The defending champions thrashed Chicago Sky 85-66 in the previous game to maintain their unbeaten run. New York also improved to 3-0 in the Commissioner’s Cup. Liberty outscored the Fever 22-12 in the fourth quarter to take a 1-0 lead in the regular-season series. If Clark comes back for this game, Indiana can end New York’s 9-game winning streak on Saturday. Liberty would become the third team in the WNBA history to take a 10-0 start if they survive a defeat in Indianapolis.

Also Read: Dream vs Sky: Rhyne Howard’s Season-High Outburst Helps Atlanta to Dispatch Angel Reese and Co. in WNBA Commissioner’s Cup

Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty Injury Report

When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 3:00 pm ET
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
TV: ESPN 3/Fever Direct | Live Stream: WNBA League Pass

Indiana Fever Injury Report

DeWanna Bonner: Out

The Indiana Fever will have a healthy roster for the crucial matchup against the defending champions. Both Sophie Cunningham (Right Ankle Injury) and Caitlin Clark (Left Quadriceps Strain) are off the injury report. Fever coach Steph White cleared about Clark’s return and she will make a comeback on Saturday from a quadriceps injury she suffered two weeks ago.

she's back 🔥

Caitlin Clark is ready to play tomorrow against New York. pic.twitter.com/tOfuyfF99M
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) June 13, 2025

DeWanna Bonner remains out due to personal reason and there is no update on her return.

New York Liberty Injury Report

Jonquel Jones: Questionable
Leonie Fiebich: Out

New York Liberty announced two players on their injury report for Saturday’s matchup. Jonquel Jones is listed as questionable with an apparent ankle injury. The Liberty center was helped off the court during her team’s victory over the Mystics.

Leonie Fiebich will be sidelined for the WNBA matchups due to her national commitments with the German national team for EuroBasket. Her contract is temporarily suspended.

Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty Predicted Starting Lineups

New York Liberty: Jonquel Jones, Leonie Fiebich, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Natasha Cloud

Indiana Fever: Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, Natasha Howard, Aliyah Boston

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.