Caitlin Clark's eagerly awaited rematch with Angel Reese put on ice as star takes smart approach to recovery

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac tells Fox News Digital why he believes the on-court rivalry between WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has been good for women's basketball.

Caitlin Clark was given a two-week timeline with her quad injury, and there will be no early return.

In a much-anticipated matchup between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky, Clark will miss a fourth consecutive game.

"I'll miss this weekend's game, but after that, it's day-by-day and see how I feel, and just turn to the medical staff and what they think," Clark told reporters on Thursday, via ESPN. I feel like I've made a lot of progress and I feel good, and I'm not going to rush coming back. It's just not worth it. But after this weekend, I'll be reevaluated and we'll have a better idea of when I'll return."

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark walks on the court during a time out in the first half against the Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena.  (Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images)

The first matchup between Indiana and Chicago had some fireworks, as Clark hit Angel Reese with a flagrant foul. Reese took exception and had to be separated while jawing at Clark.

And while Clark surely wants to be on the floor for this one, the injury is too tricky to further risk anything.

"It's the type of injury like, you don't know, when I wake up, I'll feel different than the day before," Clark said.

She added that she could return on Tuesday against the Atlanta Dream - their next opponent would be the reigning champion New York Liberty, whom Clark got injured against, on Saturday.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) shake hands before the game at