INDIANAPOLIS — Aari McDonald’s two most recent games in the WNBA have both come in Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. But those contests were sandwiched around a nine-month gap, highlighting how different the circumstances were for both.

The Indiana Fever signed Aari McDonald through the emergency hardship contract on Monday to battle the injury plague. At one time, all of Fever's primary and backup point guards were injured.

Over the last week, the Fever have lost Caitlin Clark (left quad), Sydney Colson (upper left leg) and Sophie Cunningham (right ankle) to injuries, which has left them with just eight available players ahead of their matchup with the Washington Mystics on Tuesday.

Aari McDonald came to the Fever on an emergency hardship contract after injuries to Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and Sydney Colson.

The Indiana Fever snapped their three-game losing streak on June 3, as they produced an 85-76 win over the Washington Mystics. There was some clear concern for

Chicago Sky veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot exited Saturday night's home game against the Indiana Fever in the first quarter and will not return because of a knee injury, the Sky announced. Vandersloot was driving to the basket when she was fouled by Indiana's Aari McDonald at the 5:29 mark and fell to the floor in pain while grabbing her right knee.

Aari McDonald played a vital role in Indiana Fever’s victory, contributing seven points, five assists and three steals in 27 minutes