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Fever's Winning Streak Faces Test as Rookie Raven Johnson Is Questionable

A left-ankle tweak leaves Johnson's availability uncertain and could force rotation changes with Caitlin Clark's recurring back soreness still on the injury report.

Overview

  • Raven Johnson tweaked her left ankle during the portion of practice open to media on Monday and the Indiana Fever listed her as questionable for Tuesday's 6 p.m. CT game against the Toronto Tempo.
  • Caitlin Clark was listed as probable with back soreness on the day-before report and has been upgraded to play in each of the last eight similar reports.
  • Johnson has appeared in all 13 games this season and averaged 4.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in about 13 minutes, providing key defensive minutes and bench stability for the Fever.
  • Indiana enters the game riding a three-game winning streak and holding an 8-5 record, with the matchup set to air on USA Network at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
  • If Johnson is unavailable, the Fever would lose a primary defensive guard off the bench and likely shift more minutes to Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham, so Tuesday's final injury report will be decisive for Indiana's rotation plans.