The Indiana Fever are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs.
Indiana enters Sunday’s game as the No. 6 seed in the WNBA playoffs after finishing the regular season with a 28-16 record following their loss on the road to the Minnesota Lynx Thursday night.
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In Thursday’s loss to the Lynx, Kelsey Mitchell led the way for the Fever as she recorded 10 points and two rebounds while Bree Hall added eight points and five rebounds of her own off the bench.
The Fever will try to bounce back Sunday as they try to steal Game 1 on the road and take a 1-0 series lead.
Las Vegas enters Sunday’s game as the No. 3 seed in the WNBA playoffs after finishing the regular season with a 31-13 record following their victory on the road over the Phoenix Mercury Thursday night.
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A’ja Wilson led the way for the Aces in Thursday’s victory as she ended the game with 34 points, 10 rebounds and four assists while Jewell Loyd recorded 25 points and two rebounds off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Game 1 Sunday afternoon, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Fever Injury Report: Will Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark Play?
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The Fever have four players listed on their injury report, including Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark.
Indiana has listed Boston as questionable due to a lower right leg injury that she suffered in Thursday’s loss, and she is in danger of missing Sunday’s game.
The Fever have listed Clark as probable and she is expected to play despite dealing with a lingering back injury that has landed her on the injury report throughout the season.
Damiris Dantas and Tyasha Harris have been ruled out as both players will miss the remainder of the season.
Aces Injury Report: Will Dana Evans Play?
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The Aces have two players listed on their injury report for Sunday, including Dana Evans.
Las Vegas has ruled out Evans due to a back injury that caused her to also miss the Aces’ regular-season finale.
The Aces have ruled out NaLyssa Smith as she will miss the remainder of the season with a left leg injury.
Fans can catch Game 1 between the Fever and Aces from Las Vegas Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. ET on ABC.
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