The Fever entered the 2025 season with hopes of a lengthy postseason run. That doesn't seem likely to come to pass at present, especially as injuries have chipped away at Indiana's depth.
Caitlin Clark has been the most noteworthy absence in Indianapolis. The second-year guard has played in just 13 games this season, beset by injuries to her groin, quad, and ankle. She's been joined on the sidelines by Sophie Cunningham (torn MCL), Aari McDonald (broken foot), and Sydney Colson (torn ACL).
While a playoff berth still appears likely, it isn't guaranteed for Stephanie White's team. And even if they do secure postseason qualification, the Fever will likely face a powerhouse squad in the first round.
With that, here's a look at Indiana's playoff picture with five games left in the WNBA regular season.
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Indiana Fever playoff picture
The Fever find themselves clinging to a postseason berth with six games left in the regular season. Indiana holds the sixth seed, but is just half a game above the Valkyries and Storm.
Indiana has been treading water in the weeks since Clark went down with her latest groin injury. Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell have taken their production to new heights, with Mitchell averaging 23.1 points and 4.9 assists in her past 10 games. Boston, meanwhile, has played every game this season and is an All-WNBA candidate.
Los Angeles has looked much improved since the All-Star break, winning eight of its last 13 contests. The Fever have plenty more to do to lock up their second postseason appearance in as many seasons. With Clark's status uncertain, Boston and Mitchell have their work cut out for them if they want to push Indiana to postseason play.
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2025 WNBA Standings
Through games played on Thursday, Aug. 28.
| Seed | Team | Record | Games Back |
| 1 | Lynx* | 30-8 | -- |
| 2 | Aces* | 26-14 | 5 |
| 3 | Dream | 25-14 | 5.5 |
| 4 | Mercury | 24-14 | 6 |
| 5 | Liberty | 24-15 | 7.5 |
| 6 | Fever | 21-18 | 9.5 |
| 7 | Storm | 21-19 | 10 |
| 8 | Valkyries | 19-18 | 10.5 |
| 9 | Sparks | 17-20 | 12.5 |
| 10 | Mystics | 16-23 | 14.5 |
*clinched playoffs
Indiana Fever remaining schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 29 | at Sparks | 10 p.m. |
| Aug. 31 | at Valkyries | 8:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 2 | at Mercury | 10 p.m. |
| Sept. 5 | vs. Sky | 7:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | at Mystics | 3 p.m. |
| Sept. 9 | vs. Lynx | 7:30 p.m. |
Indiana Fever playoff scenarios 2025
With just five games left in its regular-season slate, Indiana can place no higher than fifth in the postseason standings. White's squad is tied with Seattle and sits a half-game ahead of Golden State.
The Fever hold the tiebreaker over the Storm, sweeping the season series with them this season. The Sparks remain in the hunt, sitting within two games back of Indiana and the Valkyries with two games in hand on both sides. Los Angeles and Indiana will meet on Aug. 29 at Crypto.com Arena, with the Fever needing a win to even up their season series at two victories apiece.
Who will the Indiana Fever face in the playoffs?
If the season ended today, Indiana would face off with the No. 3-seeded Dream (24-14).