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Aces Rout Fever 102-85 as A’ja Wilson Dominates

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 2:28 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Aces Crush Fever

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 102-85 in Game 1 of the playoffs.
A'ja Wilson recorded a career playoff high with 38 points and 16 rebounds.
Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young combined for 35 points, 18 assists while shooting 54%.
Indiana committed 16 turnovers, which the Aces turned into 28 points.
Aliyah Boston played despite a questionable status, adding 18 points and eight rebounds.

Summary

Wilson Sets Playoff Record

Wilson recorded a playoff first with 35+ points, 15+ rebounds, 75% shooting.
She earned her third consecutive AP WNBA Player of the Year award that day.
The Las Vegas Aces entered the playoffs as the No. 3 seed with a 31-13 record.
Game 2 will stream on Prime Video Tuesday, with a possible Game 3 Thursday.
Advancing Aces will meet the Dallas Wings or Golden State Valkyries winner in the next round.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched in 1997 with eight franchises, and the Houston Comets captured the first championship that year, led by Finals MVP Cynthia Cooper. That early star-driven model set a template for later teams such as the Las Vegas Aces, who posted a 31-13 record in 2022 and now headline Prime Video playoff deals.

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Aces Crush Fever

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 102-85 in Game 1 of the playoffs.
A'ja Wilson recorded a career playoff high with 38 points and 16 rebounds.
Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young combined for 35 points, 18 assists while shooting 54%.
Indiana committed 16 turnovers, which the Aces turned into 28 points.
Aliyah Boston played despite a questionable status, adding 18 points and eight rebounds.

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