Injury-Hit Indiana Fever Cling to WNBA Playoffs Eighth Seed

The Indiana Fever are struggling to maintain their playoff position in the 2025 WNBA season, having dropped four of their last five games and currently sitting in eighth place with a 19-18 record. Injuries have severely impacted the team, with key guards including Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald, and Sydney Colson sidelined for the season, forcing the Fever to rely on short-term signings like Odyssey Sims, Shey Peddy, and Aerial Powers. Despite strong efforts from Kelsey Mitchell, who has consistently scored over 20 points in recent games, the Fever face a tough schedule with six games in 10 days, including critical matchups against playoff contenders like the Seattle Storm and Golden State Valkyries. The Fever’s playoff fate is precarious, as they hold some tiebreakers but trail teams like the Valkyries and Sparks in head-to-head records, meaning even one additional loss could jeopardize their postseason chances. Minnesota Lynx, led by an impactful return from Napheesa Collier, have dominated recent games against Indiana, highlighting the Fever’s challenges on both offense and defense. With only seven games left in the regular season and key players still sidelined, the Fever must find a way to improve their execution and capitalize on their remaining opportunities to secure a playoff berth.