Indiana Fever Viewership Drops 55% Amid Caitlin Clark Injury Crisis

Caitlin Clark's quad injury has significantly impacted the Indiana Fever's performance and the WNBA's overall viewership, with national TV ratings dropping 55% since her absence. The Fever's offense has struggled without Clark, averaging 76.4 points per game compared to 88 points when she was playing, with fast break points plummeting from 12.3 to 3.8, ranking last in the league. Coach Stephanie White acknowledges the team is trying to adapt but admits the offense appears disjointed, compounded by a 14.4 turnover average in recent games. Clark has returned to practice and could potentially return to play against the New York Liberty, though her exact status remains uncertain. The team’s struggles are further highlighted by the underutilization of veteran scorer DeWanna Bonner, whose role and offensive output have diminished significantly this season despite Clark's absence. Overall, Clark's injury has exposed systemic issues within the team and caused a notable decline in both performance and fan engagement.