Although Caitlin Clark returned to the lineup Wednesday night for Indiana (12-9), her presence was not enough to propel the Fever past the Los Angeles Sparks (9-11) at Crypto.com Arena.

Kelsey Mitchell produced a game-high 29 points, but Indiana surrendered 22 points off 17 turnovers. That proved too much to overcome against a desperate Sparks squad playing without star players Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink.

Ask for Clark, she finished her minutes-restricted night with nine points on 4 of 12 shooting from the floor and 1 of 6 shooting from 3-point land. She contributed four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 16 minutes of play.

With Wednesday night's game serving as the front half of a back-to-back for Indiana, the Fever have a chance to bounce back on Thursday with a victory over the Phoenix Mercury.

Final: Los Angeles Sparks 106, Indiana Fever 92

Despite Clark's return to the floor tonight, a miscue-filled game for the Fever resulted in Los Angeles snapping a three-game losing streak.

Clark finished with nine points on 4 of 12 shooting from the floor and 1 of 6 shooting from 3-point land. She added four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 16 minutes of play.

2:49 4th QTR: Los Angeles Sparks 97, Indiana Fever 83

Indiana timeout.

What appeared to be a potential comeback attempt was merely a mirage. The Sparks opened a 14-point lead off another sloppy turnover by the Fever.

3:57 4th QTR: Los Angeles Sparks 91, Indiana Fever 81

Los Angeles timeout.

The Sparks call a timeout as the Fever have cut the deficit to 10.

5:40 4th QTR: Los Angeles Sparks 91, Indiana Fever 77

Media timeout.

With 5:40 left in the fourth quarter, Los Angeles holds a 14-point lead over Indiana and appears well on its way to snapping its three-game skid.

Unfortunately for the Fever, turnovers and missed offensive opportunities have proven extremely costly against the Sparks, even without Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink on the court.

End of Third Quarter: Los Angeles Sparks 82, Indiana Fever 71

At the end of the third quarter, Los Angeles leads Indiana by 11 points after a 3-point barrage by the Sparks helped maintain their lead throughout much of the frame.

Kelsey Mitchell's 25 points on 5 of 9 shooting from 3-point land and 6 of 6 from the line lead all scorers tonight.

While on a minutes restriction, Clark has four points on 3 of 9 shooting with three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 12 minutes of play.

Indiana has played extremely sloppily: 14 turnovers in 30 minutes. The lack of frontcourt depth with Aliyah Boston out and both Monique Billings and Myisha Hines-Allen in foul trouble has not done Indiana any favors either.

5:01 3rd QTR: Los Angeles Sparks 66, Indiana Fever 53

Indiana timeout.

Despite Mitchel's l19 points, the Fever find themselves down by 13 after a sloppy turnover forces Stephanie White to call a timeout.

Halftime: Los Angeles Sparks 48, Indiana Fever 41

After a prolonged scoring run to close the second quarter, the Sparks lead the Fever by seven points.

During the latter part of the second quarter, Indiana's sloppiness and poor execution gave Los Angeles confidence on offense.

While on a minutes restriction, Clark has four points on 2 of 6 shooting, with two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 10 minutes of play.

3:22 2nd QTR: Los Angeles Sparks 38, Indiana Fever 34

The Fever have played sloppily over the past few minutes, allowing Los Angeles to take a four-point lead and forcing Stephanie White to call a timeout.

A concern for the Fever is that Myisha Hines-Allen and Monique Billings have both committed three fouls so far. With no Aliyah Boston tonight, it will be crucial for those two to play defense without fouling.

4:23 2nd QTR: Indiana Fever 34, Los Angeles Sparks 30

After a shot clock violation by the Fever, Lynne Roberts and the Sparks have called a timeout to orchestrate a plan with the deficit now down to four points.

5:41 2nd QTR: Indiana Fever 34, Los Angeles Sparks 28

Los Angeles Timeout.

After Los Angeles cut the deficit to one point, Indiana regained its six-point advantage and forced the Sparks to call a timeout.

Clark still has four points on 2-for-5 shooting, with two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in seven minutes of play.

End of First Quarter: Indiana Fever 25, Los Angeles Sparks 19

At the end of the first quarter, the Indiana Fever lead by six points over the Los Angeles Sparks, thanks to nine points from Kelsey Mitchell, seven from Tyasha Harris, and four from Caitlin Clark.

Clark's four points came on 2-for-5 shooting, with two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in six minutes of play.

Sophie Cunningham enters game

Although Sophie Cunningham had previously reported back spasms during warmups, the former Missouri Tiger has entered the game.

3:09 1st QTR: Indiana Fever 13, Los Angeles Sparks 11

After review, the challenge is unsuccessful, and the call on the court stands.

As a result, Indiana loses a timeout and the ability to challenge for the rest of the game.

The Fever are challenging a foul call on Makayla Timpson.

4:58 1st QTR: Indiana Fever 13, Los Angeles Sparks 11

After just over five minutes of play, Indiana leads Los Angeles by two points, with both teams closely contested so far.

Clark has two points on 1-for-3 shooting, to pair with two assists, one rebound, and one steal in just three minutes of play.

Clark is now on a stationary bike at the end of the bench, staying loose while off the court.

Sophie Cunningham questionable tonight

According to IndyStar's Chloe Peterson, Sophie Cunningham has been ruled questionable to enter tonight's game due to back spasms suffered during warm-ups.

Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston embrace during pregame

As the two did on Sunday afternoon against Las Vegas, Caitlin Clark and Aaliyah Boston share a wholesome moment before tipoff tonight against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Indiana Fever Starting Five

Caitlin Clark showing love to her fans

As she does with every game, Caitlin Clark took time to sign autographs and take pictures with fans before tonight's clash against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Caitlin Clark debuting yellow colorway version of Nike Caitlin1's

In another fashion statement by the former Hawkeye legend, Caitlin Clark will debut a brand-new yellow colorway of her Nike Signature Caitlin1 shoes.

Indiana Fever Injury Report

Caitlin Clark will return to the lineup tonight against the Sparks.

However, center Aliyah Boston has been downgraded from questionable to out with a lower-left-leg injury.

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