Fever Tie Series, Force Game 5

Indiana rallied for a 90-83 win on Sept. 28 to tie the WNBA semifinals at 2-2, forcing a winner-take-all Game 5 in Las Vegas on Sept. 30. The series has been defined by a bruising post matchup—A'ja Wilson (31 points, 9 rebounds in Game 4) versus Aliyah Boston (24 points, 14 rebounds)—and debate over officiating after Boston attempted 13 free throws to Wilson’s six. Fever coach Stephanie White noted Wilson’s overall impact even when her shot isn’t falling, while analysts pointed to Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon’s defensive “junk” adjustments to slow Indiana’s offense. Injured guard Sophie Cunningham has been an energetic sideline presence—posting a pregame TikTok, rallying the injured “bench mob,” and publicly analyzing the series—and has displayed a close bond with fellow injured teammate Caitlin Clark. Cunningham warned Indiana must find offensive answers quickly or risk elimination in the decisive Game 5.