With Indiana looking to start strong after a long offseason, Clark stepped onto the stage dressed like someone ready to carry a franchise. The Fever haven’t played a competitive game since September 25, and Saturday’s clash with Chicago kicks off what’s expected to be one of the most talked-about rivalries in the league.

Then Caitlin Clark followed, with fans showering the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year with a cheer eight months in the making, since the Fever’s last game of 2024. Advertisement A revamped Fever team began its most-anticipated season in franchise history minutes later against the Chicago Sky.

The Indiana Fever opened their season with a dominant win, beating the Chicago Sky, 93-58. Caitlin Clark had a triple-double in the season opening win. She led the Fever with 20 points and added 10 assists and 10 rebounds.

An impactful player the Indiana Fever acquired during the offseason will not play on Saturday in the season opener.

Sophie Cunningham won the Fever's halfcourt shooting contest at practice Friday, jumping up and down with no visible ailment to her ankle.

The Fever took three ... In the end Clark helped Indiana make the playoffs and the Sky came up short as Reese missed the final two weeks of games with a season-ending wrist injury.

The Indiana Fever are off to a strong start, but the numbers paint an ugly picture about one key area.

A fan allegedly made racist comments toward Chicago Sky star Angel Reese during a game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. WNBA says it's investigating unspecified 'allegations.'