An injury will keep Caitlin Clark sidelined for Saturday’s Chicago Sky-Indiana Fever game at the United Center — and the momentum behind ticket sales shifted accordingly.

It is, presumably, only a short-term absence for Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. And certainly, the WNBA is hoping that is the case, though quad injuries can be stubborn. But Clark suffered the injury on May 24,

Since Clark entered the league, she’s been more than just a promising rookie, she’s been a ratings magnet. The Fever are averaging 16,757 fans per home game this season, by far the best in the WNBA and nearly double the next closest team. Her presence has driven the Fever’s average attendance to nearly three times what they drew in 2023.