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Indiana Fever Upset Aces 84-68 Without All-Stars

7/6/2026

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Summary

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Indiana Fever beat Las Vegas Aces 84-68 at Michelob Ultra Arena on July 5, 2026.
The win occurred despite All-Stars Caitlin Clark missing with a back injury and A'ja Wilson out with an ankle injury.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points while Aliyah Boston added 18 points and 10 rebounds and Lexie Hull contributed 10 points.
Former SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn criticized All-Star voting, noting only 85 of 180 eligible players submitted ballots.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched in 1997 with eight NBA-backed franchises after the NBA founded the league in 1996. The 2026 expansion added two new teams, increasing the roster to 15, and the Indiana Fever’s 84-68 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on July 5, 2026 highlighted a credibility issue as only 85 of 180 players voted in the All-Star ballot.

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Story summary

Indiana Fever beat Las Vegas Aces 84-68 at Michelob Ultra Arena on July 5, 2026.
The win occurred despite All-Stars Caitlin Clark missing with a back injury and A'ja Wilson out with an ankle injury.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points while Aliyah Boston added 18 points and 10 rebounds and Lexie Hull contributed 10 points.
Former SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn criticized All-Star voting, noting only 85 of 180 eligible players submitted ballots.

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