If anybody said the Indiana Fever would be in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs, critics would have started arguing. But the fates have changed now. The Fever have learned their way out, and even Caitlin Clark has addressed a tough lesson despite giving it all.
Indiana pulled off something special on September 7, locking in a playoff spot with a dominant 94-65 win over the Washington Mystics. But what makes this victory so remarkable? They did it without their superstar rookie, who’s been out with a groin injury since mid-July. All points to them, but General Manager Amber Cox has a message for the franchise.
Indiana Fever GM Had Uplifting Message For Team
Soon after the game, Fever GM Cox poured her heart out on X (formerly Twitter). She posted a touching tribute to a team that’s fought through a tough season with pure grit and unity. Her words hit home, giving fans a reason to cheer for a squad that’s proven they’re tougher than the toughest storms.
“In 15 seasons in this league, I have never seen anything like this group. Every single member of this team, coaching staff and support staff is special – believing in one another thru an insane amount of adversity. I’m so damn proud of them,” Cox wrote.
In 15 seasons in this league, I have never seen anything like this group.
— Amber Cox (@AmberLCox) September 7, 2025
Every single member of this team, coaching staff and support staff is special – believing in one another thru an insane amount of adversity. I’m so damn proud of them. ❤️ https://t.co/PlPB0C8ZO3
However, with a 23-20 record, the Fever are heading back to the WNBA playoffs, starting September 14. They did the unthinkable even without having Clark on the active roster. As they gear up for their final regular-season showdown against the Minnesota Lynx on September 9, Cox’s emotional message would be a good mental push for the team.
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Indiana Fever Crawled Back Despite Injuries
Coming into 2025, the Fever were riding high. They’d brought in Stephanie White, the 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year, and added veteran stars like DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard to play alongside Clark and Aliyah Boston.
The plan was to make a big splash, but injuries threw a curveball. Clark, who was averaging 16.5 points and 8.8 assists in just 13 games, went down, along with key players like Sydney Colson, Aari McDonald, Sophie Cunningham, and Chloe Bibby.
Losing Clark was a gut punch, and that showed up on multiple fronts. The much-celebrated viewership reportedly dropped 53% without her star power lighting up the court. But this team didn’t back down.
They shuffled through 18 different players and nine starting lineups, with folks like Odyssey Sims stepping up big on a hardship contract to keep things steady.