Full Breakdown
Indiana Fever Rout Las Vegas Aces 109-75 in Mid-Season Showdown
7/13/2026, 12:41:49 PM
Background & Context
The Fever entered Sunday’s matchup with a 14-9 record after a 3-1 West-Coast road trip. A week earlier, Indiana had already defeated the Aces 84-68 in Las Vegas, a game in which both star guard Caitlin Clark and Aces forward A’ja Wilson missed due to injuries. Clark returned on July 12 after managing a lingering back issue with a minutes restriction, while Wilson was back from a leg injury and started for Las Vegas.
Key Figures & Groups
- Caitlin Clark – Indiana guard playing 24 minutes under a back-injury limit; posted 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
- Stephanie White – Fever head coach, architect of the minutes plan for Clark.
- Kelsey Mitchell – Veteran guard who led Indiana with 27 points, marking her sixth straight 25-point game.
- Aliyah Boston – Forward contributing a double-double (19 points, 11 rebounds).
- Sophie Cunningham – Bench guard with 20 points on 6-of-7 three-point shooting.
- A’ja Wilson – Four-time MVP of the Aces, recorded 20 points and 12 rebounds.
- Becky Hammon – Aces head coach, overseeing Las Vegas’s defensive strategy.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Indiana Fever 109, Las Vegas Aces 75.
- Indiana shot 56 % from the field (38-of-68) and 48 % from three (15-of-31); free-throw accuracy was 95 % (18-of-19).
- Las Vegas managed 22 % shooting overall and 24 % from three (4-of-17).
- Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 600 career assists, doing so in 72 games.
- Mitchell’s 27 points placed her among only five players ever to score at least 25 points in six consecutive games.
- The Aces’ 34-point loss marked their largest margin of defeat this season and tied the Fever’s biggest win over Las Vegas from 2003.
Official Statements & Responses
Coach Stephanie White praised her squad’s resilience, noting the team “found the best shot on the floor” and emphasized the importance of building consistency. Aces coach Becky Hammon acknowledged a lack of energy, saying the team “didn’t have the juice today” and that every team experiences rough patches. Forward A’ja Wilson accepted responsibility for the loss, stating the Aces “didn’t show up as ourselves” and that they must avoid similar performances in future games.
Criticism & Opposition
Analysts highlighted the Aces’ inability to generate offense beyond Wilson and rookie Dana Evans, whose combined output failed to offset the Fever’s balanced attack. Las Vegas’s poor three-point shooting (4-of-17) and low free-throw conversion were cited as key factors in the collapse.
On-the-Ground Reports
The Fever built an early lead, extending a 16-point advantage before halftime. A brief Aces run trimmed the deficit to four points early in the third quarter, but Indiana responded with a 9-0 run to re-establish a double-digit lead. The fourth quarter saw a dominant 29-11 stretch, sealing the victory.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I thought our team was tough-minded,” — Stephanie White, Indiana Fever head coach
- “Maybe we just didn't have the juice today,” — Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces head coach
- “We got our butts kicked tonight,” — A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces forward
- “I don't want to flush this game away at all.” — A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces forward
What’s Next
The Fever return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to host the Golden State Valkyries on July 15. The Aces’ next scheduled game is in Las Vegas on July 20, giving them a brief respite to regroup.
