Caitlin Clark's status for Fever vs. Mercury gets encouraging update before Monday's game

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The Indiana Fever could use some positive news after back-to-back losses to the Atlanta Dream, and they received exactly that on Sunday. According to the Fever's latest injury report, star guard Caitlin Clark is listed as probable with a back injury for Monday night's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury.

While Clark continues to appear on the injury report because of the lingering issue, there is little indication that her availability is seriously in doubt. The Fever superstar has not missed a game since May 20 and has continued to play heavy minutes despite the designation. Monday's contest comes at an important time for Indiana, which enters the game at 9-7 after suffering consecutive losses to Atlanta. The Fever will look to get back on track against a Mercury team that sits at 5-12 entering the matchup.

Clark continues red-hot stretch despite injury concern

The injury designation arrives as Clark is arguably playing some of her best basketball of the season. Over her last five games, the former Iowa star has scored at least 20 points in every contest while averaging 26.0 points, 8.6 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game.

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She continued that trend Saturday against Atlanta, finishing with 26 points and seven assists despite Indiana's 113-96 defeat. Before that, she posted another 26-point, seven-assist outing in the Fever's June 18 loss to the Dream. Clark's season averages remain among the league's best. Through 15 games, she is averaging 21.1 points, 8.1 assists and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 42.3% from the field.

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Fever looking to rebound at home

The bigger concern for Indiana right now may not be Clark's back, but the team's defensive struggles. The Fever have allowed 108 and 113 points in their last two games against Atlanta, marking the sixth time this season they have surrendered at least 100 points. Turnovers have also become an issue, as Indiana committed 19 against the Dream on Saturday.

After the loss, Clark pointed directly to ball security as an area needing improvement.

"I think we just gotta take care of the ball better, and that starts with me," Clark said.

The good news for Fever fans is that their franchise star appears on track to suit up Monday night as Indiana tries to avoid a three-game losing streak. With Clark listed as probable and continuing her impressive scoring run, all signs point toward her being on the floor when the Fever host Phoenix at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. ET.