Fever Face Aces in Decisive Game 5 of WNBA Semifinals tonight
Las Vegas, NV – The Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces will battle for a spot in the WNBA Finals tonight, Tuesday, September 30, with tip-off scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CT at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. This is a win-or-go-home scenario as the semifinal series is tied 2-2.
the matchup is crucial for both teams, with the winner advancing to compete for the WNBA Championship. The Aces are favored by 7.5 points, with an over/under of 158.5 total points. The Fever are at +290 on the moneyline, while the Aces are at -375. ESPNS matchup predictor gives the Aces a 64.1% chance of winning.
Viewers can catch the game live on ESPN 2.
Notably, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will not participate. She was officially ruled out for the remainder of the regular season and the postseason on September 4, after being sidelined for over a month with an injury. Clark appeared in only 13 games during the 2025 season. WNBA rules prevent her activation, as teams must submit a playoff roster beforehand.
Megan Gustafson, formerly of the Iowa women’s basketball team, recorded 2 points and 1 rebound in 15 minutes of play during Game 4 for the Aces.