After trailing for the entirety of the second half Sunday, the Storm nearly pulled off the comeback before falling to the Indiana Fever, who were again without Caitlin Clark.

Even with Caitlin Clark still out of action due to a groin injury, the Indiana Fever have found the formula for success after running their winning streak to a season-high five games with Sunday's 78-74 victory over the Seattle Storm.

Even while second-year guard Caitlin Clark remains out with a right groin strain, Indiana (16-12) is riding a four-game surge. Clark’s absence has forced a democratic bend: The Fever are 8-7 without her,