The Indiana Fever are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs.
Indiana enters Thursday’s game tied with the Aces in the series at 1-1 after defeating Las Vegas at home in Game 2 Tuesday night.
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In Tuesday’s victory over the Aces, Caitlin Clark led the way for the Fever as she recorded 27 points, seven rebounds and 15 assists while Aliyah Boston added 22 points, four rebounds and five assists of her own.
The Fever will try to grab another victory in Game 3 Thursday as they try to clinch the series on the road and advance to the next round.
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Jackie Young led the way for the Aces in Tuesday’s loss to the Fever in Game 2 as she ended the game with 31 points, four rebounds and five assists while A’ja Wilson recorded 22 points, nine rebounds and three steals.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Fever Injury Report: Will Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston Play?
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The Fever have four players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including Clark and Boston.
Indiana has 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.
The Fever have also listed Boston as probable due to a lower right leg injury that she has been able to play through in the first two games of the series.
Damiris Dantas and Ty Harris have been ruled out as both players will miss the remainder of the season while recovering from injuries.
Aces Injury Report: Will Dana Evans Play?
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The Aces have two players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including Dana Evans.
Las Vegas has ruled out Evans due to a right knee injury as she will miss her third consecutive contest to begin the playoffs.
The Aces have also ruled out NaLyssa Smith as she will miss the remainder of the season with a left leg injury.
Fans can catch Game 3 between the Fever and Aces from Las Vegas Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET on USA Network.
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