The injury-ravaged Indiana Fever pulled off the biggest upset of the 2025 WNBA playoffs to start their semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces, and an unlikely trip to the WNBA Finals suddenly seems within reach.
That’s what is now riding on Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals between the Aces and Fever on Tuesday, Sept. 23 in Las Vegas. The Fever pulled off a stunning 89-73 victory over the Aces in Game 1 after Las Vegas had closed the regular season with 16 consecutive wins and beat the Seattle Storm in the opening round of the playoffs.
All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell had a playoff career-high 34 points, and the Fever shot 50 percent as a team, spoiling the pregame celebration accompanying the news that Aces star A’Ja Wilson became the first player in WNBA history to win four MVP awards. Wilson had a double-double in Game 1 (16 points, 13 rebounds) but shot just 6-for-22 from the floor.
Here’s how to watch Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces:
What time is Fever vs. Aces Game 2?
Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals series between the No. 2 seed Las Vegas Aces and No. 6 seed Indiana Fever is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. local) on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.
How to watch Fever vs. Aces WNBA playoffs: TV, stream for Game 2
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 23
Time: 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT)
Location: Michelob ULTRA Arena (Las Vegas)
TV: ESPN
Stream: Fubo, ESPN Unlimited
Stream Fever-Aces series on Fubo (free trial)
Fever injury report: Lexie Hull questionable
Fever guard Lexie Hull (back) was listed as questionable on Tuesday’s injury report. Earlier Tuesday, Hull admitted after shoot-around that she’s ‘a little sore. I’m not going to lie.’ Hull added, ‘It’s catching up to me. We’re just going to keep getting warm and keep going out there and try to forget about the pain… but that’s everyone. Every one is playing with bumps and bruises.’ Hull is averaging 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game this season.
Chloe Bibby (left knee), Caitlin Clark (right groin), Sydney Colson (left knee), Sophie Cunningham (right knee), Damiris Dantas (concussion protocol) and Aari McDonald (right foot) have all been ruled out for Game 2.
Kelsey Mitchell has been carrying the Indiana Fever — it’s time everyone noticed
In a tumultuous season defined by injuries and resilience, Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell has remained a constant.
Mitchell has, in fact, been a constant for the Fever organization ever since she was drafted No. 2 overall out of Ohio State in 2018. She’s endured ups and downs during her eight-year career in Indiana, including six losing seasons and five different head coaches, enough turmoil to send any top pick packing.
But Mitchell never bailed and the 29-year-old is now leading the Fever’s improbable postseason charge.
‘There have been multiple times this season where (Mitchell) has put us on her back and she’s carried us,’ Indiana head coach Stephanie White said on Sunday after the Fever upset the Las Vegas Aces 89-73 to steal Game 1 of the WNBA playoff semifinals behind Mitchell’s 34-point performance. Full story here.
Are Caitlin Clark’s Air Force 1s the key to Indiana Fever’s playoff success?
Caitlin Clark may not be able to play for the Indiana Fever, but she’s clearly trying to influence her teammates with her shoe game. The All-Star guard, who is out with a right groin injury, has worn black Nike Air Force 1 sneakers for the last three games of the playoffs. The Fever’s record in those three games: 3-0.
It started when the Fever were down 1-0 in their best-of-3 first-round series to the Atlanta Dream. She walked out on the court with the shoes, which exude toughness, and got a big reaction from teammates.
A’ja Wilson named 2025 WNBA MVP for record fourth time
A’ja Wilson was named the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2025 season. She is the first four-time MVP, besting three-time winners Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson.
WNBA MVP voting results
A’ja Wilson received 51 of 72 first-place votes and 21 second-place votes (657 points) from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. The Las Vegas Aces center won the award over finalists Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (534), Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (391), Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (180) and Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (93).
A’ja Wilson stats
Wilson averaged a league-leading 23.4 points (2nd-best in her career), 10.2 rebounds (2nd-best), 3.1 assists (ties her career-high), a league-leading 2.3 blocks (2nd-best) and 1.6 steals (2nd-best) in 40 games (all starts) this season. Wilson averaged 29.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists in the Aces’ first-round playoff series against the Seattle Storm, including a 38-point performance in Game 3, tying her playoff career high. However, she was held to 16 points in the Aces’ Game 1 loss to the Fever, shooting a dismal 27.2% from the field.
A’ja Wilson named Co-Defensive Player of the Year
For the third time in four seasons, Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson was named the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. But this time there is a twist. Wilson will share the award with Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith, the WNBA announced Thursday.
WNBA playoffs 2025: Aces vs. Fever scores, results and schedule
All times Eastern; *-if necessary
Fever lead series 1-0
Game 1: Fever 89, Aces 73
Game 2, Tuesday: Fever at Aces, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 3, Friday: Aces at Fever, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
*Game 4, Sunday: Aces at Fever, 3 p.m. ET on Sunday (ABC)*
Game 5, Tuesday, Sept. 30: Fever at Aces, TBD
Indiana Fever roster
Las Vegas Aces roster
2025 WNBA Finals schedule
*if necessary
WNBA champions by year
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