Indiana Fever prepare for final playoff push in WNBA's closing stretch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Indiana Fever engage in a critical four-game stretch as the WNBA regular season nears its conclusion. Currently positioned fifth, the Fever can secure home-court advantage in the playoffs or risk slipping to an undesirable matchup. Key players Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark return after international play, bolstering the roster. The Fever face the struggling Toronto Tempo next, followed by three challenging games against playoff contenders, including the Minnesota Lynx, which could define their postseason outlook. Indiana needs to maintain focus to avoid a disappointing end to their campaign.
- •Fever currently rank fifth with a chance to earn home-court advantage.
- •Important final games include matchups against Toronto and Minnesota.
- •Clark and Mitchell are in MVP conversations for their standout performances.
- •The New York Liberty and Dallas Wings are also in playoff contention, closely following Indiana.
- •The Fever aim to avoid a tough opening-round matchup by winning upcoming games.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Fever's dream season could become a nightmare in WNBA's final 4-game sprint
"Indiana can earn home-court in the first round -- or fall into an unwanted matchup.
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