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Fever and Aces Set for Winner-Take-All Game 5 for a WNBA Finals Berth

Indiana has reached the decider behind Aliyah Boston’s surge despite Caitlin Clark being ruled out for the season.

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The Indianapolis Star
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Sep 28, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) holds the ball while Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) defends in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Tipoff is 9:30 p.m. ET at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas with national coverage on ESPN2.
  • The winner advances to face the Phoenix Mercury in the Finals, which begin Friday.
  • Las Vegas is favored by roughly eight points, according to DraftKings odds cited by multiple outlets.
  • Indiana is 3-0 in elimination games this postseason after forcing Game 5 with a 90-83 win in Game 4.
  • Aliyah Boston scored a playoff career-high 24 points in Game 4 as the series continues to draw strong TV audiences, including 1.7 million viewers for Game 2 on ESPN.