The Indiana Fever head into Game 5 of the WNBA Semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces facing enormous adversity, with injuries gutting their roster at the most crucial stage of the season. A long list of sidelined players has left Indiana severely shorthanded, while the defending champion Aces approach the contest at full strength. This stark contrast in health makes Las Vegas the overwhelming favorite to advance to the WNBA Finals. The Fever have endured injury setbacks throughout the season, but their current situation is as dire as it gets. Six players have already been ruled out, leaving the roster dangerously thin. • Caitlin Clark (Guard): Indiana’s brightest star has been unavailable for the entire postseason due to a right groin injury suffered earlier in the year. Her absence

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