Fever Players Sidelined by Injuries as Playoff Race Tightens

On August 3rd, 2025, the Indiana Fever faced a challenging situation as they took on the Phoenix Mercury. During the first quarter, Fever guard Sydney Colson fell awkwardly on her left leg while trying to corral a loose ball. Colson, who had just celebrated her 36th birthday the day before, did not return to the game after twisting her left knee.

Later in the game, fellow Fever guard Aari McDonald also went to the locker room with a right foot injury. Despite closing the gap to within nine points in the third quarter, the Fever ultimately fell to the Mercury by a comfortable margin of 95-60.

The Fever's injury woes come at a critical time, as the team is currently in fifth place in the WNBA standings, just two games ahead of the ninth-place Los Angeles Sparks. With a month left in the regular season, the Fever's upcoming schedule includes games against teams not currently in playoff positions, presenting an opportunity to stack up wins. However, the constant injuries have created significant rotation problems for head coach Stephanie White and her staff.

Looming over the Fever's situation is the uncertain status of star point guard Caitlin Clark, who has missed the past nine games due to a right groin strain. With no firm timetable for her return, the Fever must find a way to stay competitive in the playoff race without their superstar.