Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever is one of three matchups on the WNBA slate for Wednesday. This game is by far the headliner, as it features two of the league's top performers this season.
With five games to go on the regular-season schedule, the defending champions sit in fourth place in the standings at 22-13. Vegas is coming off a loss to the New York Liberty over the weekend but has been on a hot streak to close the year. Entering Wednesday's matchup, the Aces have won four of their last five outings.
As for the Indiana Fever, they sit just below the Aces in the standings in sixth place with a 19-17 record. Led by an impressive stretch from Caitlin Clark and others, Indiana has also been one of the hottest teams in the WNBA. Since play resumed about a month ago, the Fever have an 8-2 record.
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Aside from Clark, A'ja Wilson is the other notable player in this matchup. As the regular season comes to a close, she is viewed as the frontrunner to take home MVP. She enters Wednesday with averages of 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists.
Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever injury report for Sept. 11
Looking at the latest injury report, it appears that both squads will be at full strength for their matchup on Wednesday. Neither has listed any players on their injury reports ahead of this end-of-season battle between two playoff teams.
Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever: Starting lineups and depth charts
Las Vegas Aces starting lineup and depth chart
Seeing that the reigning champs are at full strength, they're expected to stick with their usual starting lineup. The Aces open games with the five-woman unit of Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum, A'ja Wilson, Alysha Clark and Kiah Stokes.
Here is a snapshot of the Aces depth chart as the regular season slowly comes to a close:
Indiana Fever starting lineup and depth chart
With the Fever also being at full strength, there shouldn't be any changes to their starting lineup as well. They tend to open games with Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull and NaLyssa Smith.
Here is a look at Indiana's depth chart as it continues its playoff push:
Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever: How to watch
For those looking to tune in to Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever, tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern Time. It will air locally on MeTv Indianapolis and Fox 5 Vegas. For out-of-market fans, the game can also be streamed on WNBA League Pass.
