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Injuries Shake Up Fever-Aces Matchup Sunday
6 Jul
Summary
- Caitlin Clark is out with a back injury for the Fever.
- Aces' A'ja Wilson and Dana Evans are sidelined with leg injuries.
- The Fever score 93.9 points, while the Aces allow 86.6 points.
The Indiana Fever, holding an 11-8 record, are scheduled to compete against the Las Vegas Aces, who boast a 15-5 record, on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The game is set to take place at T-Mobile Arena with a 7 p.m. ET tip-off, broadcast on ESPN and Disney+.
Significant player absences will mark this contest. The Fever will be without star player Caitlin Clark, who is listed as out due to a back injury. The Las Vegas Aces are also heavily impacted, with A'ja Wilson, Dana Evans, and Janiah Barker all sidelined due to leg injuries. This presents a notable challenge for both teams as they look to secure a win.
Offensively, the Aces average 91.1 points per game, a figure closely followed by the 90.0 points the Fever concede. Conversely, the Fever's offense is potent, scoring an average of 93.9 points per game, which is higher than the 86.6 points the Aces typically allow their opponents. Key individual performances to watch include Jackie Young for the Aces, averaging 16.5 points, 6.7 assists, and 4.7 rebounds, and Kelsey Mitchell for the Fever, contributing 21.6 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 rebounds.
