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[Music] Caitlyn Clark versus Angel ree part four a crucial matchup with high stakes the highly anticipated fourth meeting between rookies Caitlyn Clark and Angel ree is set for Friday as the Chicago Sky take on the Indiana Fever at Wind Trust Arena this matchup has significant playoff implications especially for the struggling Sky previous matchups and current standings in their first three games Indiana edged out Chicago in two close wins while Chicago won the third game by a single point the fever now Riding High on a strong offense powered by Clark Kelsey Mitchell and Aaliyah Boston are fighting for their first playoff appearance since 2016 currently holding a 15-6 record the sky on the other hand have slipped to an 11 to9 record going 1 to five since the Olympic break and are in danger of losing their playoff spot challenges for the Chicago Sky Chicago has struggled post Olympic break facing setbacks like losing top scorer Marina ma to a trade in dealing with illness related absences from gar Carter they have been inconsistent defensively and have lost close games by narrow margins head coach Teresa Weatherspoon emphasizes the need for better execution in crucial moments and minimizing turnovers positives for the sky despite their struggles the sky have bright spots in the performances of Reese and fellow rookie Camila cardoso cardoso has been particularly impressive since the break while Carter has shown flashes of Brilliance when healthy with one of the easier remaining schedules Chicago still has a 61.9% chance of making the playoffs according to ESPN analytics Indiana strengths Indiana has been one of the hottest teams in the league since mid June boasting the best offense Clark has become a key playmaker Boston is back in dominant form and Mitchell is having a career best stretch the fever have shown great chemistry and resilience which has helped them climb the standings and push for a playoff spot Rookie of the Year race this game also highlights the battle for Rookie of the Year Clark is the current favorite having set multiple records including for most three-pointers by a rookie and leading the league in assists re has tied the record for rookie double doubles and could break the league single season rebound record both players have made historic impacts in their first Seasons making this matchup even more exciting as both teams viy for playoff positioning Friday's game is not just about individual accolades but also about proving their status as playoff contenders