Event: 2025 WNBA Semifinals – Game 5 (Best‑of‑Five Series, tied 2‑2)
Tip‑off Time: 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, NV
Broadcast: ESPN2 (TV), Fubo / WNBA League Pass (streaming), SiriusXM Ch. 86 (radio)
Injury Report
Indiana Fever
- Caitlin Clark (G) – Out, groin injury (season)
- Sophie Cunningham (G) – Out, torn MCL
- Chloe Bibby (F) – Out, knee injury
- Damiris Dantas (F) – Out, concussion protocol
- Sydney Colson (G) – Out, ACL tear
- Aari McDonald (G) – Out, foot fracture
- Lexie Hull (F) – Questionable, back injury
Las Vegas Aces
- No injuries reported. Full roster available.
Key Player Matchups
- A’ja Wilson (Aces) vs. Aliyah Boston (Fever)
- Wilson: 23.7 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 2.2 SPG this postseason
- Boston: 24 pts, 14 rebs in Game 4; physical presence inside
- Battle of MVP vs. Rookie‑turned‑franchise cornerstone.
- Chelsea Gray (Aces) vs. Kelsey Mitchell (Fever)
- Gray: 7.0 APG in playoffs, floor general
- Mitchell: 25 pts in Game 4, Fever’s primary scorer
- Playmaking vs. scoring explosiveness.
- Jackie Young (Aces) vs. Odyssey Sims (Fever)
- Young: 18.4 PPG last 10 games
- Sims: Veteran leadership, 18 pts in Game 4
- Wing scoring and defensive intensity will be decisive.
📈 Recent Team Form
Las Vegas Aces
- Regular Season: 30‑14 (17‑5 home)
- Playoffs: 4‑3 record
- Last 10 games: 7‑3, averaging 86.4 PPG, holding opponents to 75.7 PPG
Indiana Fever
- Regular Season: 24‑20 (11‑11 away)
- Playoffs: 4‑3 record, 3‑0 in elimination games
- Last 10 games: 7‑3, averaging 82.5 PPG, allowing 76.9 PPG
Series History
- 2025 Regular Season: Fever won 2‑1
- Last 10 Meetings: Aces lead 6‑4
- Current Series: Tied 2‑2
- Game 1: Fever 89‑73 (Mitchell 34 pts)
- Game 2: Aces win (by 17 avg margin over Games 2 & 3)
- Game 3: Aces win
- Game 4: Fever 90‑83 (Mitchell 25 pts, Boston 24 pts/14 rebs)
Betting Trends
- Aces: 17‑5 at home this season; covered spread in 7 of last 10 home games.
- Fever: 3‑0 in elimination games this postseason; strong ATS (against the spread) as underdogs.
- Totals: 2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER 160 points.
- Props:
- Aliyah Boston double‑double (+110)
- A’ja Wilson 25+ points (popular parlay leg)
- Chelsea Gray Over 5.5 assists trending
Historical Betting Results
- Head‑to‑Head ATS (last 10): Aces 6‑4
- Playoff Elimination Games (2025): Fever 3‑0 ATS and SU (straight up)
- Aces as Home Favorites (2025): 70% win rate ATS
Preview Summary
The Las Vegas Aces enter Game 5 as heavy favorites with home‑court advantage, depth, and a healthy roster. Indiana Fever, however, have thrived in elimination games, riding the star power of Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston despite a decimated roster.
Expect a physical, high‑intensity battle:
- If the Fever can control the paint and get to the free‑throw line (league‑best 22.1 attempts per playoff game), they can keep it close.
- If the Aces’ depth and pace take over late, they’re positioned to cover the spread and advance to the Finals.
