US EditionKelsey Mitchell Scores 34 Points, Leads Fever to Game 1 Upset Win over Aces, 89-73
Kelsey Mitchell scored a playoff career-high 34 points as Indiana Fever overcame injuries to take a commanding 89-73 win in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals.
- On Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Indiana Fever upset the Las Vegas Aces 89-73 in Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA second-round playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena.
- The Fever, missing star Caitlin Clark due to a season-ending injury, played aggressively to dictate pace and defense against the favored two-time champion Aces.
- Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with a playoff-career high 34 points, shooting 12 of 23 overall and 4 of 6 from three-point range, supported by 17 points from Odyssey Sims and a double-double from Natasha Howard.
- Aces coach Becky Hammon said they had no answer for Mitchell and could not match Indiana’s pace, while Wilson shot a poor 2 of 11 against Aliyah Boston, suffering her worst playoff defensive field goal percentage in five seasons.
- The upset marked the Aces’ second loss in 20 games and their largest home playoff defeat since 2021, highlighting Indiana’s continued postseason momentum despite injuries.
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