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The article discusses Game 3 of the WNBA playoffs between the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever, a decisive match with one team advancing to the semifinals. A’ja Wilson leads the Aces as slight favorites (3.5 points), while Caitlin Clark's performance for the Fever is highlighted. The piece predicts Wilson will score over 27.5 points based on her past playoff performances and current form, suggesting a strong showing from both teams but favoring the experienced Aces to advance.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-01,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
In Game 3 of their decisive WNBA first-round playoff series on Thursday night, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever with a score of 94-83. The game was played in Las Vegas and sealed the Aces' victory for the second year in a row over the Fever. A'ja Wilson, the four-time MVP, scored an impressive 36 points along with 10 rebounds to lead the Aces. Meanwhile, Indiana's star player Caitlin Clark struggled despite her determination, finishing with just 18 points and six turnovers. The win moves the third-seeded Aces on to face the winner of the Golden State-Dallas series in the semifinals, while ending a disappointing playoff run for the Fever.
Written for “WNBA Finals Game 3” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 5 other(s) covering the same event.
It’s been by far the most intense opening-round playoff series in the “W,” and now it comes down to a decisive Game 3 in Las Vegas.
asserted
it → come → Vegas
A’ja Wilson and the Aces aim to fend off a feisty Fever squad, with a spot in the WNBA semifinals on the line.
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Wilson → aim → line
Caitlin Clark and Indiana stood tall Tuesday night in Game 2, responding with a 99-89 win to even the series.
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Clark → stand → series
In this win-or-go-home contest, Wilson and the reigning champions enter as 3.5-point favorites and -168 on the moneyline.
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Wilson → win → moneyline
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The Fever enter Game 3 with momentum on their side and, more importantly, two double-digit wins against the Aces on their home floor in the regular season.
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Fever → enter → season
In early July, Indiana took both games in Vegas, one by 16 points and the other by 34.
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Indiana → take → 34
Wilson and Clark each sat out one of those contests, and, of course, the playoffs are a different ballgame.
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playoffs → sit → course
However, Indiana clearly has some stylistic advantages to keep the Aces on their heels.
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Indiana → have → heels
I wouldn’t be shocked to see the Fever cover the spread, but I expect Las Vegas to reach the next round.
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Vegas → see → round
The Fever’s high-scoring backcourt of Clark and Kelsey Mitchell has taken the leap this season, but it comes down to how well Aliyah Boston and Indiana’s frontcourt decide to guard Wilson.
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Boston → score → Wilson
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The four-time MVP and three-time champion is fresh off a controversial dialogue with a fan, and while the fan may have won the battle, the wrath of war Wilson may unleash in this elimination game is unimaginable.
Her ability to take over games is otherworldly, and in two elimination contests during the Aces’ title run last season, Wilson averaged 36.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists on 50-50-89 shooting splits.
Oh, and did I mention 3.5 steals and 3 blocks for good measure?
Wilson’s points prop of 27.5 seems a bit low, so I’m taking the Over.
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I → get → Over
Another angle is Vegas on the first-quarter moneyline, as they’ve won the first quarter in both games of this series.
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they → win → series
Ultimately, Clark and the Fever may have enough to get over the hump, but Wilson and the experienced Aces somehow always find a way to win.
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Wilson → have → way
Mike Turay is a sports journalist and editor who closely follows the NBA, NFL, college sports and UFC.
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who → follow → NBA
He has demonstrated expertise in both NBA and NFL player prop bets for nearly three years.
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He → demonstrate → years
Mike is also highly knowledgeable about the sportsbook offer landscape, frequently trying and reviewing the latest apps and sites.
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Mike → try → apps
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