Controversy erupted after an ESPN analyst suggested the Indiana Fever performs better without injured star Caitlin Clark, despite stats suggesting the contrary.

This is the second injury Clark has dealt with this season. On Memorial Day, she was diagnosed with a left quad strain that ultimately kept her out for three weeks. All told, Clark has missed seven of the Fever's 16 regular season games so far this year. They are 3-4 without her and 5-4 when she plays.

The Fever have won three straight games despite Caitlin Clark's absence due to an injury. Here's where things stand after Friday's practice.