Indianapolis, IND – The Indiana Fever, facing elimination for the third time this postseason, refused to yield to the defending champions, gutting out a physical 90-83 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in Game 4 of the WNBA Semifinals on Sunday afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the win, the Fever successfully defended their home court and tied the best-of-five series at 2-2, setting up a winner-take-all Game 5 back in Las Vegas on Tuesday night. Indiana thrived on aggression and stellar free-throw shooting, demonstrating the resilience that has defined their unexpected playoff run.

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The contest was a back-and-forth battle marked by physicality from the outset. The Fever took control late in the first half, closing the second quarter on a decisive 11-2 run to head into the locker room with a 46-38 lead. That eight-point cushion proved vital, as Indiana managed to maintain their advantage throughout the entire second half, successfully fending off multiple charges from the high-powered Aces offense. While Las Vegas managed to cut the lead to two points in the third quarter and again midway through the fourth (71-69), the Fever’s defense held firm, ensuring they never relinquished the lead.

The victory was powered by a monster performance from the Fever’s All-Star frontcourt and backcourt leaders. Center Aliyah Boston delivered a dominant double-double, finishing with 24 points and 14 rebounds, while also hitting 10-of-13 attempts from the free-throw line. Fellow MVP finalist Kelsey Mitchell was electric, scoring a team-high 25 points and adding four assists. Veteran Odyssey Sims provided a crucial spark off the bench with 18 points, consistently attacking the rim and getting to the line as the Fever outscored the Aces 26-8 in free-throw points.

Despite an incredible effort from A’ja Wilson, who bounced back from a rough Game 3 to score a game-high 31 points alongside 9 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 blocks, the Aces offense was too reliant on its stars. Jackie Young contributed 18 points and 9 assists, and Chelsea Gray added 12 points, but the rest of the Las Vegas squad struggled to find consistency. Crucially, the Aces were hampered by a late-game technical foul resulting from a mistaken timeout called by coach Becky Hammon, which effectively sealed the game for Indiana in the final minute.

This victory sends the thrilling series back to Las Vegas for a decisive Game 5 on Tuesday. For the short-handed Fever, who have now won three elimination games in this postseason, their confidence is surging, fueled by the excellent two-way play of Boston and Mitchell. The Aces, meanwhile, must regroup quickly, address their late-game execution errors, and find offensive production outside of Wilson and Young if they hope to return to the WNBA Finals and continue their title defense.