Aces defeat Fever 102-85 in WNBA playoff opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 102-85 in the opening game of their WNBA playoff series on Sunday. A’ja Wilson led the Aces with an impressive performance, scoring 38 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. The Aces, who are the No. 3 seed, are pursuing their fourth championship in five years. They will face the Fever again in Game 2 on Tuesday in Indiana as part of a best-of-three series. The playoff format includes eight teams, with other matchups also in progress this week.
- •A’ja Wilson scored 38 points for the Aces.
- •The Aces lead the series 1-0 against the Fever.
- •Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday in Indiana.
- •The Aces are aiming for their fourth championship in five years.
- •The playoff format features eight teams competing this week.
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