Las Vegas,USA– September 30, 2025
The WNBA Playoffs semi-finals series between the No. 2 seeded Las Vegas Aces and the No. 6 seeded Indiana Fever has delivered heart-stopping drama, culminating in a winner-take-all Game 5 scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, September 30. Following a stunning performance by the Fever on their home court in Game 4, the series is tied 2-2, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion in Las Vegas.
The winner will advance to the 2025 WNBA Finals, facing the newly crowned championship favorites, the Phoenix Mercury, who eliminated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Tonight’s high-stakes match will determine which team earns the right to compete for the WNBA title in the league’s first-ever best-of-seven Finals format.
The Clutch Performance that Forced Game 5
The Indiana Fever, a team battling a growing list of injuries, once again played with the desperation of a squad facing elimination. On Sunday, September 28, the Fever secured a crucial 90-83 victory over the Aces in Indianapolis, forcing the series back to Las Vegas. The win was powered by monumental performances from the Fever’s star duo.
Center Aliyah Boston delivered the finest playoff game of her young career, recording a spectacular line of 24 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists. She became only the second player in franchise history to achieve a 20-point, 10-rebound, and 5-assist stat line in a playoff contest, joining Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings. Guard Kelsey Mitchell also stepped up, pouring in a team-high 25 points.
For the Aces, the four-time MVP A’ja Wilson did all she could, leading all scorers with a game-high 31 points and grabbing nine rebounds. However, despite Wilson’s dominance and 18 points from Jackie Young, the depth and collective scoring of the Fever proved to be the difference, sending the series to a decisive final game.
Headline Points on Tonight’s Showdown
* Winner-Take-All: Game 5 in Las Vegas is an elimination game for both the Aces and the Fever, with the winner moving on to face the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals.
* Home Court Advantage: The Las Vegas Aces will host the deciding game at the Michelob ULTRA Arena, relying on their experience and home crowd to close out the series.
* MVP vs. Rising Star: The matchup highlights a compelling battle between the established league MVP A’ja Wilson and the ascendant star, Aliyah Boston, whose play has been key to the Fever’s underdog run.
* Offensive Firepower: The Fever’s primary offensive threats, Kelsey Mitchell and Boston, will need to be firing on all cylinders to overcome the Aces’ highly-touted core of Wilson, Young, and playmaker Chelsea Gray.
* Fever’s Resilience: Indiana has demonstrated remarkable grit in the 2025 playoffs, securing multiple wins while facing elimination. This trend suggests they are a dangerous opponent capable of pulling off one more upset.
Series on a Knife’s Edge
The series has been a fascinating clash of styles and narratives. The Aces, who have been to three Finals in the last six seasons and entered the playoffs as a top seed, are widely considered the deeper, more experienced team, and remain the betting favorite for tonight’s game. However, the Fever, despite their injuries, have shown they can consistently disrupt Las Vegas’s offense and generate enough scoring from their key players to stay competitive.
The question for Game 5 is whether the Aces’ championship pedigree and home-court advantage will prevail, or if the Fever’s desperation and the transcendent play of Aliyah Boston can complete one of the most improbable Finals runs in WNBA history.
Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. The atmosphere is expected to be electric as these two teams vie for the final spot in the 2025 WNBA Championship series.
