Indiana Fever, in Playoffs Despite Injuries: Blowout Win Over Mystics

The Indiana Fever team has shown remarkable resilience in the 2025 WNBA season, despite facing significant adversities. The campaign has been marked by the absence of star Caitlin Clark and four other players due to season-ending injuries. However, the team has managed to secure a place in the playoffs, demonstrating their determination and fighting spirit.

On Sunday, the Fever secured their playoff berth with a resounding 94-65 victory over the Washington Mystics. This win marks the second consecutive time that Indiana has qualified for the playoffs, an achievement not seen since the period between 2005 and 2016.

We never doubted ourselves. We never doubted that we could be in the playoffs, even if things seemed to get more difficult.

Aliyah Boston

Aliyah Boston, the number 1 pick of the 2023 draft, contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds in Sunday’s game. Coach Stephanie White highlighted the celebration in the locker room after the victory, acknowledging the team’s hard work and perseverance. The team showed great strength, especially in the second half of the game, outscoring the Mystics by 22 points in the last 20 minutes. The defense intensified, forcing 21 turnovers and demonstrating a high level of concentration. In addition, five Fever players scored in double figures, including Aerial Powers and Shey Peddy, who recently joined the team.

With one game remaining in the regular season against the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, the Fever have already secured, at a minimum, the seventh seed and could move up to sixth if the Golden State Valkyries suffer a loss. The 23rd win of the season also set a new franchise record, in a season that is the longest in league history, with 44 games. This achievement guarantees the team’s first winning season since 2015.

The Fever’s triumph was a moment of joy for a team that, although it began the season with high expectations, faced significant challenges. Clark’s injury, who was only able to play 13 games, and the absences in the backcourt forced the team to reinvent itself.

Despite the difficulties, the Fever has found a winning rhythm towards the end of the regular season, winning its last two games by a combined margin of 49 points. Coach White emphasized the importance of the team’s experience and growth throughout the season, laying the foundation for a championship culture and mentality. The WNBA playoffs will begin on September 14, and the Fever will play at home in Indianapolis for the first time since 2015.