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WNBA Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineup for Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever Game 5

Image Credit - Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever head into Game 5 with everything on the line, and the contrast between the two teams couldn’t be sharper. The Aces, led by MVP A’ja Wilson, are chasing their third Finals appearance in four years, but they’ve looked shaky under pressure.

Turnovers and foul trouble have haunted them, and while A’ja Wilson has been brilliant, she hasn’t always had enough help from Jackie Young or Jewell Loyd. Becky Hammon’s group has the experience and home‑court advantage, but they’ll need to tighten up if they want to avoid another upset.

On the other side, the Fever has been fearless. Kelsey Mitchell has carried the scoring load with her shot‑making, while Aliyah Boston has grown into a dominant interior presence, giving Indiana a one‑two punch that has kept them alive in every elimination game.

see you for Game 5.#FeverWin pic.twitter.com/wgDtFa90er
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) September 28, 2025

Even without Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever has shown grit, winning three straight do‑or‑die contests this postseason. For them, the formula is simple, to keep attacking the paint, get to the free‑throw line, and trust their toughness to rattle the champs.

Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever Game Details

When: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Time: 09:30 pm ET

Venue: Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas

TV: ESPN

Live Stream: ESPN+, Disney+, Fubo

Here is a complete breakdown of the WNBA injury report with the latest updates, plus projected starting lineups for both teams.

Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever WNBA Injury Report

Las Vegas Aces Injuries

Out – None

Indiana Fever Injuries

Player Name	Position	Status	Update
Damiris Dantas	F	Out	28 Sep: Dantas (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday’s Game 4 against the Aces.
Caitlin Clark	G	Out	5 Sep: Clark (groin) announced Thursday via her personal X account that she will not return to play this season.
Chloe Bibby	F	Out	4 Sep: Bibby (knee) will miss the remainder of the season for the Fever.
Sophie Cunningham	G	Out
Sydney Colson	G	Out	9 Aug: The Fever announced Friday that Colson has been diagnosed with a torn left ACL and will miss the rest of the season.
Aari McDonald	G	Out	9 Aug: The Fever announced Friday that McDonald has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 campaign after being diagnosed with a broken bone in her right foot.