Indiana Fever Clinch 2025 WNBA Playoffs Amid Injury Challenges

The Indiana Fever secured a spot in the 2025 WNBA playoffs for the second consecutive year despite enduring numerous season-ending injuries, including to star guard Caitlin Clark. They clinched their playoff berth with a dominant 94-65 victory over the Washington Mystics, improving their record to 23-20 and positioning themselves for either the No. 6 or No. 7 seed, guaranteeing at least one home game in the first round. Natasha Howard led the team in scoring with 17 points, while Aliyah Boston recorded a double-double, extending her franchise record for double-doubles in a season. Clark, who has not played since mid-July due to a groin injury, officially announced she would not return this season, receiving widespread support from fans and teammates. Despite losing multiple players to injury and having to rely on a rotating lineup, the Fever have shown resilience under coach Stephanie White, who was named 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year. Their final regular-season game against the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx will still impact their playoff seeding and potential first-round matchups against teams like the Atlanta Dream or Las Vegas Aces.