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2025 WNBA Semi-Finals Game 1 Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever- Latest Injury Updates for Aces & Fever Ahead of Semi-Finals Opener

Read on to know latest injury updates for Aces and Fever ahead of first semi-final showdown.

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After a heated opening round, action now moves to the 2025 WNBA semi-finals, where the Las Vegas Aces are all set to host the Indiana Fever in Game 1 on September 21. The Aces, after finishing the regular season on a 16-game winning streak, handed a 2-1 defeat to the Seattle Storm in the first round of the playoffs. Heading into the semifinals for the seventh consecutive season, the Aces seem confident.

Their rivals, the Indiana Fever, on the other hand, have had a rough regular season. After starting the season on a positive note, they suffered a total of five season-ending injuries. However, the 2012 champions displayed resilience and booked their second consecutive playoff berth. In the opening round, they pulled off a stunning upset over the third-seeded Atlanta Dream with a 2-1 win.

In the final game, key contributions from stars like Kelsey Mitchell, Odyssey Sims and Aliyah Boston powered them to a crucial 87-85 win. While the Fever are without their notable players, including Caitlin Clark, they are determined and have come a long way in the last few weeks. Considering how they performed in the first round, it can be said that they might pull off an upset over the Aces, and it would be a big mistake for their rivals to underestimate them.

Here, let’s go through the 2025 WNBA Semi-Finals Game 1 injury report and expected starting lineups for the Aces and Fever.

2025 WNBA Semi-Finals Game 1 Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever Injury Report

When: Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 3 pm ET
Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Nevada
TV: ABC | Live Stream: WNBA League Pass

Las Vegas Aces Injuries

None

The Aces enter the semi-final series with full strength.

Indian Fever Injuries

Damiris Dantas- OUT (Concussion)
Caitlin Clark- OUT (Right Groin)
Chloe Bibby- OUT (Left Knee)
Sydney Colson- OUT (Left Knee)
Sophie Cunningham- OUT (Right Knee)
Aari McDonald- OUT (Right Foot)

Status Report for tomorrow's game at Las Vegas:

Chloe Bibby – Out (left knee)
Caitlin Clark – Out (right groin)
Sydney Colson – Out (left knee)
Sophie Cunningham – Out (right knee)
Damiris Dantas – Out (concussion protocol)
Aari McDonald – Out (right foot) pic.twitter.com/wLHkzcAD9m
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) September 21, 2025

The Fever have listed Damiris Dantas as out for the upcoming game against the Las Vegas Aces due to concussion protocol. She suffered a concussion during a Fever practice session two weeks ago and has been in the protocol since then. Dantas missed all three playoff games against the Atlanta Dream. Apart from her, five other players are listed on the report with their season-ending injuries.

Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever Predicted Starting Lineups

Las Vegas Aces: A’ja Wilson, Kierstan Bell, NaLyssa Smith, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young

Indiana Fever: Lexie Hull, Natasha Howard, Aliyah Boston, Odyssey Sims, Kelsey Mitchell

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Indiana Fever

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.