By Advait Jajodia
The Indiana Fever kick off their five-game homestand on Thursday, hosting the Las Vegas Aces. Coming off a Commissioner鈥檚 Cup title win over the Minnesota Lynx, the Caitlin Clark-less Fever will enter the matchup with confidence.But aside from Tuesday鈥檚 victory, Indiana has had a forgettable season. They sit eighth in the standings with an 8-8 record, losing three of their last five games. While the Fever have been forced to play without Clark in seven contests, the Aces can’t use injuries as an excuse for their subpar performance. However, Las Vegas appears to be gaining momentum as of late, winning three of its last four games. A鈥檍a Wilson was simply unguardable during this stretch, averaging 23.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.The teams have faced each other only once during the 2025 season, meeting at the T-Mobile Arena on June 22. The Fever鈥檚 trio of Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston combined for 65 points. But despite building a 10-point lead, Indiana couldn’t hold on. Wilson鈥檚 24 points and a combined 37 from Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young resulted in the Aces winning 89-81.Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever: Injury Reports for July 3Las Vegas Aces injury reportThe Aces have added two players to their injury report. Megan Gustafson, who injured her leg, is listed as 鈥渄oubtful鈥. Whereas, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus is officially ruled out of the contest.Indiana Fever injury reportThe Indiana Fever will continue to be without their best player as Caitlin Clark remains sidelined due to a left groin injury.Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for July 3Las Vegas Aces starting lineup and depth chartThe Aces are expected to start with Jackie Young, Jewell Loyd, Chelsea Gray, Kiah Stokes, and A鈥檍a Wilson.Starters2nd Unit3rd UnitJackie YoungDana EvansJewell LoydAaliyah NyeChelsea GreyTiffany Mitchell Kiah StokesKiersten Bell Joyner Holmes A’ja WilsonElizabeth Kitley Indiana Fever starting lineup and depth chartThe Fever鈥檚 projected starting lineup includes Aari McDonald, Lexie Hull, Kelsey Mitchell, Natasha Howard, and Aliyah Boston.Starters2nd UnitAari McDonaldSydney ColsonLexie HullSophie CunninghamKelsey MitchellJillian AlleyneNatasha HowardBrianna Turner Aliyah BostonMakayla Timpson