Aces End Caitlin Clark and the Fever's Season Again
A'ja Wilson scored 34 points as Las Vegas used four double-digit scorers and a strong finish to eliminate Indiana, officials said.
- On Thursday, the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 94-83 in Game 3 at Michelob Ultra Arena, eliminating Indiana and advancing to the semifinals.
- Four-Time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson spearheaded the victory with 36 points, marking the second consecutive season Las Vegas ended Indiana's championship aspirations.
- Indiana superstar Caitlin Clark committed six turnovers and shot 6-for-18, while the team hit only 28% from three-point range despite 23 points from Kelsey Mitchell.
- Tensions surged early as Clark and Aces forward Brianna Turner received technical fouls, while Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young contributed 23 and 18 points respectively to the Aces' 'Big Three' effort.
- Las Vegas now advances to the best-of-five WNBA semifinals to face either the Golden State Valkyries or the Dallas Wings, with that opponent to be determined Friday in the final first-round game.
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Caitlin Clark struggled when it mattered most
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever had championship aspirations heading into the 2026 season. Unfortunately, those championship dreams ended in the first round of the postseason as their superstar struggled when it mattered most. On Thursday night, the Fever faced the Aces in a pivotal Game 3 showdown with the series tied 1-1. However, the…
Caitlin Clark Left Bleeding, A’ja Wilson Makes WNBA Record, Stephanie White Punished As Aces Eliminate Fever From Playoffs
The Las Vegas Aces are moving on to the semifinals, while the Indiana Fever are heading home once again at the hands of A’ja Wilson and Co. In a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday, the Aces pulled away for a 94-83 victory at Michelob ULTRA Arena, ending Indiana’s playoff run for the second consecutive season. […]
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A’ja Wilson pours in 36 as Aces hold off Fever to reach WNBA semis
The Las Vegas Aces' title defense will continue at least one more playoff round, as A'ja Wilson and company outlasted the Indiana Fever 94-83 on Thursday in a winner-take-all Game 3 to advance to an eighth straight WNBA semifinal. Wilson led all scorers with 36 points on 11-of-18 shooting overall, making 2 of 3 from
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