Fever, Aces Even Semifinal Series 1-1

The Indiana Fever stunned the Las Vegas Aces 89-73 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, with Kelsey Mitchell scoring 34 points to give Indiana a 1-0 lead. Las Vegas responded with a 90-68 Game 2 win, splitting the series 1-1 as the matchup shifts to Indiana. The Fever remain hampered by injuries: Caitlin Clark’s 2025 season has been confirmed over after prior groin and ankle setbacks, and Chloe Bibby, Sophie Cunningham and Aari McDonald are also out. Lexie Hull played through a lower‑back issue in Game 2, tying a Fever playoff record with five three‑pointers, though she is still listed questionable for upcoming games. Coach Stephanie White has leaned more on Aliyah Boston as a defensive and offensive anchor tasked with slowing A’ja Wilson, while Indiana must manage rotations and foul trouble amid heavy whistle volume if it hopes to advance.