The Fever had a winning record, won three elimination games in the WNBA Playoffs and, without their stars, forced overtime in Game 5 of the semifinals.

Caitlin Clark played 13 games and yet the Fever were 24-20 and nearly made the finals anyway.

Six season-ending injuries, losing Kelsey Mitchell to another and Aliyah Boston to foul trouble, Indiana stormed back to force overtime against the Aces for their inexplicable last act.

LAS VEGAS — In a year of season-ending injuries, hardship players and constant roster adjustments, the Indiana Fever had a kind of season that nobody expected. One that included a run to a decisive Game 5 in the WNBA semifinals.

That incredible, unexpected, inexplicable season came to an end with a 107-98 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday nig

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