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Fever coach lamenting Tyasha Harris' absence ahead of playoff opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 10:06 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Fever coach lamenting Tyasha Harris' absence ahead of playoff opener

Summary

The Indiana Fever are preparing for their WNBA postseason debut on Sunday against the Las Vegas Aces, but will face the challenge without key player Tyasha Harris. Head coach Stephanie White confirmed that Harris is out for the season due to a broken left fibula sustained in the final game of the regular season. White expressed the emotional toll of Harris' injury on the team, stating that her absence is heartbreaking. Harris has played a critical role off the bench, averaging 4.1 points and 2.0 assists per game this season. Raven Johnson is expected to step into a larger role as the Fever aim to overcome the Aces' formidable lineup.

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Status Watch

•Tyasha Harris ruled out for the season with a broken left fibula.
•Head coach Stephanie White calls Harris' injury heartbreaking.
•Harris has averaged 4.1 points and 2.0 assists this season.
•Raven Johnson expected to take on a bigger role for the Fever.
•Indiana Fever face the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the playoffs.

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10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Stephanie White makes emotional admission about ‘floor general’ Fever star’s playoff absence

What they're saying

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The Indiana Fever begin their WNBA postseason campaign on Sunday, and Stephanie White lamented that they have to do it without one key player. The Las Vegas Aces loom large in the Indiana Fever’s path in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs.
— Yahoo Sports

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