Game 4 against the Las Vegas Aces is a do-or-die one for the Indiana Fever. Following a win in Game 1, everything looked like sunshine and rainbows for Indiana. However, the Aces came swinging in the next two matchups, showing why they are the second seed. Now, as both teams meet in Gainbridge Fieldhouse for their fourth clash, all eyes will be on what happens before tip-off. But before tip-off, Caitlin Clark always finds a way to direct attention towards herself.

This time, though, she has also caught the attention of the NBA. Showing unreal pace on the sideline, Clark signed 48 autographs in just two minutes. That’s a pace of 24 autographs per minute or 2 autographs in five seconds! Appreciating this pace, the official NBA X handle posted a comment showing this as a joint effort between Caitlin Clark and the Fever fans.

Furthermore, before the game, Clark took a moment courtside to connect with a family, even sharing a sweet hug with their baby. This was a heartwarming scene that instantly stole the spotlight. However, this is not the first time Clark has given it her all to make every fan feel appreciated. But it was her tenacity to connect with the fans that earned her a shoutout from the NBA.

Since the Fever guard has not suited up for more than 13 games in her sophomore year, the rest of the 37 games she has spent time with the fans. Like her on-court grit, Clark has been there to spend time with her fans before the game. Notably, in a regular-season game against the Washington Mystics, Clark spent the entirety of about 12 minutes signing autographs and taking pictures with the fans.

The video proof is available on the official YouTube channel of the Indiana Fever. At the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend, held in Indianapolis, Clark publicly thanked and addressed fans. She was visibly handing out gear and engaging with attendees despite an injury limiting her on-court participation.

Now at Game 4 vs the Aces, Clark has shown her speed by signing autographs at lightning speed. However, this can also turn out to be the last night fans see Clark on the hardwood for this season. It is an elimination game for Indiana, with Aces holding a 2-1 lead over them in a best-of-five series.

The Fever roster entered the Gainbridge Fieldhouse with their game faces on, ignoring all cameras and heading straight to the locker room. All players look like keeping themselves in the zone to win this game against the rampant Las Vegas team led by A’ja Wilson. And with Caitlin Clark on the sidelines, the responsibilities of offense fall on Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell.

Currently, Kelsey Mitchell is leading the Indiana offense with 23 points and 3 assists per game in the postseason. Aliyah Boston, Odyssey Sims, and Lexie Hull each follow behind with approximately 10 points each. Defensively, Boston in rebounds (10.2), Turner in blocks (0.7) and Sims in steals (1.5) are leading the team. Sims is also the leading playmaker on the team, making 4.5 assists per game in the postseason.

But on the other hand, it is a one-woman show for the Las Vegas Aces. A’ja Wilson is leading the team in points (23.7), rebounds (9.3), steals (2.2), and blocks (2.5) for them. Only Chelsea Gray is the other team leader. Gray is leading the Aces in assists with 7.2 per game. While Wilson is the main offensive and defensive power of Las Vegas, she also gets support from other players.

Jackie Young is sharing offensive (19.0 points) and NaLyssa Smith is supporting in defense (5.7 rebounds) responsibilities. But if Indiana wants to force a Game 5, they would have to take down the 2025 WNBA MVP. And without the help of depth, as Caitlin Clark and five other players stay on the sideline, it is a daunting task.

However, if there is one team that can do it, it is Indiana. They have done it before by first making the playoffs and then against Atlanta. But given that they don’t run into any officiating issues, which have been a hot topic in the postseason. However, there is one more glaring issue for the Indiana Fever vs the Aces.

Caitlin Clark & Co. are in trouble vs the Aces if they don’t fix one aspect before Game 4

The Indiana Fever has now lost two back-to-back games against the Aces. Stephanie White’s curse of losing best-of-five games if her team wins the first game is edging closer to being true. However, the latest loss at home was more than a setback for Indiana. It was a warning call to fix their shooting practices.

Rachel DeMita summed it up on her podcast. She noted the Fever had extra time before Game 3, but failed to show the urgency or energy required. The 2025 season’s condensed 44-game schedule has already tested teams physically. By the postseason, almost every player carries some kind of knock.

For Indiana, Lexie Hull continues to battle a back issue, while Damiris Dantas remains sidelined with a concussion, apart from their five key players, including Caitlin Clark sidelined. In contrast, Las Vegas has no injuries to report. That imbalance was visible in the Fever’s shooting. Indiana hit just 35.6 percent from the floor, their second-worst mark this postseason.

In their wins, the Fever have always cleared 40 percent, highlighting how fatigue directly impacts efficiency. That is the mark Indiana should aim to surpass if they want to have a fighting chance in Game 4.