In a season full of challenges, the Indiana Fever have shown remarkable resilience, especially in critical moments. In Game 4 against the Las Vegas Aces, the team faced its third elimination situation this postseason. Despite the pressure, the Fever, led by their coach Stephanie White, have shown their best game in these circumstances. The team, seeded in sixth place, achieved a crucial victory with a score of 90-83, forcing a decisive Game 5. This victory is even more impressive considering the team’s absences, including their star Caitlin Clark and five other players due to injuries. The Fever have won four games as “underdogs” this postseason, the most since the Chicago Sky in 2021, and their three elimination game wins are the most since the Connecticut Sun in 2022. The desperation and urgency with which we play in those positions is exactly what we need. After a Game 3 loss, Indiana showed great determination, leading the game for almost 35 minutes. An 11-2 run in the second quarter gave them a 46-38 lead at halftime, thanks to Aliyah Boston’s outstanding performance. Boston scored 17 points and nine rebounds in the second half, including 11 free throws in the third quarter, reaching a personal playoff record of 24 points. In addition, she joined team legend Tamika Catchings as the only Fever players to record 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in a playoff game. The Fever’s performance was boosted by the performances of Kelsey Mitchell (25 points) and Odyssey Sims (18 points), who, along with Boston, accumulated 67 points.
Odyssey Sims added that the team knew it was a crucial match and that they had to play with more intensity. Despite the efforts of the Aces’ A’ja Wilson, who scored 31 points, Las Vegas committed 17 turnovers, resulting in 25 points for Indiana.We were aggressive and moved the ball, and good things happen.
Stephanie White
