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In the first game of their best-of-three playoff series, the Las Vegas Aces dominated the Indiana Fever with a decisive 102-85 victory. MVP candidate A'ja Wilson led the way for Las Vegas with 38 points and 16 rebounds, while Caitlin Clark struggled against intense defense, scoring just 15 points on 6-of-18 shooting. The Aces' physical play disrupted Indiana's offensive rhythm, leaving them unable to compete effectively throughout most of the game.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-28,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
A'ja Wilson dominated Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs, scoring 38 points and grabbing 16 rebounds against the Indiana Fever. Despite this strong performance, Caitlin Clark led Indiana to an 99-89 victory in Game 2 with 27 points and 15 assists, becoming the first player to achieve a points-assists double-double in the first half of a playoff game. The series is now tied at one game each, setting up a decisive Game 3 in Las Vegas. Stephanie White emphasized the need for her team to improve on defense while also capitalizing on offensive opportunities against the high-scoring Aces. Wilson's defensive intensity and Clark's ability to energize both ends of the court highlight the contrasting strengths of these playoff contenders.
Written for “WNBA Playoffs Aces vs Fever” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 11 other(s) covering the same event.
The Indiana Fever limped into the postseason with zero momentum after getting blown out by 20 points against the Minnesota Lynx in their regular-season finale, and Sunday's playoff opener offered little hope.
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opener → limp → hope
In Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round series, the Las Vegas Aces put on a clinic, strong-arming Indy in a 102-85 rout.
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Aces → put → rout
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Having proven they could beat the defending champions during the regular season, Indiana fans hoped to make a statement early.
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fans → prove → statement
Instead, Las Vegas stepped on the gas from the opening tip and built a lead as large as 27 points, leaving Indiana scrambling to stay afloat for nearly the entire second half.
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Vegas → step → half
Las Vegas was led by a dominant performance from MVP-hopeful A'ja Wilson, who was virtually unstoppable and carried the Aces on both ends of the floor.
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who → lead → floor
Wilson finished with 38 points and 16 rebounds.
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Wilson → finish → points
Yet the primary story of the game was Indiana's inability to execute against a physical and disciplined playoff defense.
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story → execute → defense
Indiana's backcourt spent the afternoon fighting through traps and relentless double teams.
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backcourt → spend → traps
Caitlin Clark worked her way to a double-double, racking up 15 points, 10 assists and three rebounds.
But the Aces hounded her and disrupted her shooting rhythm throughout the day.
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Aces → work → day
Clark made just 6 of 18 shots, including 3 from deep — committing six turnovers and picking up five fouls.
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Clark → make → fouls
Kelsey Mitchell struggled to find her scoring rhythm, too.
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Mitchell → struggle → rhythm
She finished with 12 points and three assists, connecting on only 4-of-16.
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She → finish → 4
With their two primary creators unable to find their rhythm, the Fever lacked the offensive firepower needed to trade baskets with a red-hot Vegas squad.
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Fever → find → squad
Aliyah Boston led the Fever with 18 points, adding eight rebounds and dishing out four assists.
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Boston → lead → assists
Off the bench, Sophie Cunningham provided a much-needed spark for the Fever.
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Cunningham → provide → Fever
Cunningham scored 13 points, including three shots from beyond the arc.
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Cunningham → score → arc
She offered Indiana a spark during a tough second half, but it wasn't enough to mount a real threat.
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it → offer → threat
Game 2 of the series shifts home to Indianapolis Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Game → shift → Fieldhouse
The Fever will desperately be looking to protect their home court to keep their season alive and force a Game 3.
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Fever → look → Game
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