Aces and Fever prepare for winner-take-all Game 3 in Las Vegas
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

The Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever face each other in a decisive Game 3 of their WNBA playoff series on Thursday, October 1, at the Michelob Ultra Arena. Following a 102-85 victory by the Aces in Game 1, the Fever responded with a 99-89 win in Game 2, setting the stage for this crucial matchup. A'ja Wilson's strong performance for the Aces contrasts with Caitlin Clark's standout play for the Fever, as both teams seek to advance to the semifinals. The game is expected to feature key contributions from both teams' stars, with predictions leaning toward a competitive contest.
- •Game 3 is on October 1 at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas.
- •Aces won Game 1 102-85; Fever won Game 2 99-89.
- •A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are key players for both teams.
- •The Aces have championship experience, while the Fever showed resilience in Game 2.
- •Predictions vary on which team will win the series.
- 2:36 PMCBS Sports — Aces vs. Fever predictions: Expert picks as Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson square off in winner-take-all Game 3
"Will Wilson and the defending champion Aces move on? Or will Clark and the Fever pull off the road upset?
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