Indiana Fever eliminated by Aces, facing offseason decisions

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Indiana Fever eliminated by Aces, facing offseason decisions
Summary

The Indiana Fever concluded their season with a 94-83 loss to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on October 1. Despite setting records for offensive performance, the Fever struggled defensively, finishing with the worst defensive rating among playoff teams. Key players, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, were prolific offensively, but questions remain regarding the future of the team's roster, including whether to re-sign Kelsey Mitchell after a disappointing season. The Fever now must evaluate their strategy before the offseason begins.

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By the Numbers
  • •Fever finished regular season with a 28-16 record, 6th seed.
  • •Clark and Mitchell combined for record-setting offensive averages.
  • •Fever had the worst defensive rating in the playoffs.
  • •Mitchell's potential re-signing is under scrutiny after a disappointing performance.
  • •Fever faced off-court challenges and injuries impacting their season.
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  • 2:57 PMCBS Sports — What's next for Fever? After playoff exit, Indiana must determine if Caitlin Clark-Kelsey Mitchell duo can win
What they're saying
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Does it make sense to re-sign Mitchell, or would the Fever be better off allocating their resources differently?

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