The loss amplified a lack of late-game resolve that had plagued the Fever even after Clark's return. Indiana was talented, no doubt, but it struggled to maintain leads and weather adversity in crunch time. Losing Clark again and losing to the Sparks in the same day cemented that this Fever team just couldn't catch a break.

Caitlin Clark Turns Heads on Bench During Fever-Aces originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever came into Thursday's game against the Las Vegas Aces looking to build off of their WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship win over the Minnesota Lynx from earlier this week.

The Fever, the new 2025 Commissioner's Cup Champions, return home Thursday to face off against the Aces but will once again be without Caitlin Clark.