Fever eliminated by Aces as Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell falter

Indiana Fever's season came to an end with a narrow 94-83 defeat to the Aces in Game 3 of the WNBA Playoffs on Thursday. The loss marked the second consecutive season that the Fever fell short in a crucial matchup against the Aces, who emerged victorious and advanced to the semifinals. The Fever's backcourt duo of Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark were expected to carry the team to victory, but their offensive struggles proved costly.

Both players shot poorly from the field (13-41 overall) and beyond the three-point line (6-23). Despite their early lead, the Fever struggled to sustain their offensive production, with the pair combined for only 41 points and six additional shots in the final 32 minutes. Head coach Stephanie White acknowledged the offensive stagnation and attributed it to missed shots and a lack of high-quality shot opportunities.

The Fever's bench, led by Myisha Hines-Allen, provided a glimmer of hope with 12 points and 12 rebounds, but no other player contributed more than five points. The result left the Fever disheartened after a successful regular season, with the backcourt duo hoping to salvage their season in the closing moments, but ultimately falling short.