Thursday's game also marked the return of NaLyssa Smith to Indianapolis following her offseason trade from the Fever. The former No. 2 overall pick, who spent the first three years of her career in Indiana, was traded to the Dallas Wings in February as part of the Sophie Cunningham deal.

WNBA Applauds Indiana Fever Star After Blowout Over Aces originally appeared on Athlon Sports. WNBA All-Star guard Caitlin Clark continues to miss games for the Indiana Fever due to a strained groin. But they have been doing all right without her, and in fact, in some of the fans' opinion, they have been surging.