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Fever vs. Aces live score, updates, highlights from 2025 WNBA Playoffs Game 5

Jake Mozarsky

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Though they don't have Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever are on the brink of the WNBA Finals.

Behind the superstar efforts of Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston, the short-handed Fever shocked the league by forcing a decisive Game 5 against the Las Vegas Aces. The winner-take-all game is a dramatic conclusion to the WNBA semifinals, pitting the underdog Fever against the 2022 and 2023 WNBA champion Aces.

The Aces are anchored by the 2025 MVP, A'ja Wilson, who led her team on a franchise-record 16-game winning streak to end the season. Wilson averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. In a Game 4 loss, Wilson put up 31 points and nine rebounds. She is joined by Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young, who combined for 30 points and 18 assists.

On the other side, the Fever might be without the superstar Clark and Sophie Cunningham, but that has not stopped them from pushing Las Vegas to a final game. Boston put up a spectacular effort in Game 4 with 24 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. The matchup between her and fellow-Gamecock Wilson has been fun to watch.

There's sure to be fireworks on Tuesday night in Las Vegas, and one team is going to punch their ticket to the WNBA Finals. Will it be the Aces for the third time in four seasons, or will it be the Fever without their star?

The Sporting News has you covered with live updates below. Follow along for all the action.

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Fever vs. Aces live updates, highlights from 2025 WNBA semifinals Game 5

9:35 p.m.: Boston opens the scoring on the first possession of the game. She was blocked by Wilson on her first field goal attempt, then followed it up with a bucket.

9:33 p.m.: The ball has been tipped and we are underway in Las Vegas, with a berth to the WNBA finals on the line.

9:27 p.m.: Tipoff is only minutes away, and the Aces are ready.

Rookie Aaliyah Nye goes in the center to hype up the team in Las Vegas' pre-game ritual. 

9:19 p.m.: A'Ja Wilson is on the court before Game 5.

The 2025 WNBA MVP had 31 points and nine rebounds in the Game 4 loss. 

9:11 p.m.: Both teams have released their starting lineups for tonight, which remain unchanged from Game 4.

Whoever wins tonight will be advancing to the WNBA finals. 

9:02 p.m: Aces fans have showed up for Game 5, hoping their team makes the WNBA finals for the third time in four seasons.

8:54 p.m.: Players have started taking the court for warmups, including the Fever's dynamic duo of Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston.

The duo combined for 49 points in the Game 4 win.

8:36 p.m.: The Aces have also arrived for tonight's game. Dana Evans, who is part of a loaded Las Vegas backcourt, was captured on the Las Vegas Instagram.

8:35 p.m.: The Fever have support on the road, including plenty of fans who made the trip to watch their team. 

8:10 p.m.: Las Vegas wants to create a hostile environment for Game 5. All fans will have white rally towels.

8:05 p.m.: Though the game is in Las Vegas, the Fever have some celebrity support. Tamisha Catchings, who played for Indiana from 2002 to 2016, is in the house cheering on her former team.

8:00 p.m.: The Fever have arrived before a do-or-die Game 5. 

Indiana won in Las Vegas earlier in the series, beating the Aces 89-73 in Game 1. 

Is Caitlin Clark playing today?

Clark will not be suiting up in the Fever's do-or-die matchup, as she was ruled out for the season with a groin injury. Clark averaged 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists this season.

Where to watch Fever vs. Aces tonight

Fever vs. Aces start time

  • Date: Tuesday, September 30
  • Time: 9:30 p.m. ET

Fever vs. Aces will start around 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday night Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

What channel is Fever vs. Aces on today?

  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: ESPN+, Fubo

Fever vs. Aces Game 5 will be broadcast live on ESPN 2. The game will also be on the ESPN app, along with Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.

WNBA Finals schedule 2025

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
Fri., Oct. 3Game 18 p.m. ESPN, Fubo
Sun., Oct. 5Game 23 p.m.ABC, Fubo
Wed., Oct. 8Game 38 p.m. ESPN, Fubo
Fri., Oct. 10Game 48 p.m.ESPN, Fubo
Sun., Oct. 12Game 5*3 p.m. ABC, Fubo
Wed., Oct. 15Game 6*8 p.m.ESPN, Fubo
Fri., Oct. 17Game 7*8 p.m.ESPN, Fubo

Jake Mozarsky

Jake Mozarsky joined The Sporting News as an Editorial Intern in August 2025 after earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwestern University. He has previously written for Marquee Sports Network, Chicago This Week, Inside NU and The Daily Northwestern.