A'ja Wilson leads Aces past Fever in WNBA playoff opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
In Game 1 of the WNBA playoff series, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 102-85 in Indianapolis on September 29, 2026. A'ja Wilson scored 38 points, helping the Aces to secure a commanding win and mark the most-watched WNBA playoff game in history with an average of 2.1 million viewers. The Aces look to continue their playoff success in the series, while the Fever aim to bounce back in the next matchup. Meanwhile, the New York Liberty prepares for the semifinals against the Atlanta Dream on October 1.
- •A'ja Wilson scored 38 points for the Aces.
- •The Aces' win drew 2.1 million viewers, a playoff record.
- •New York Liberty faces Atlanta Dream in semifinals today.
- •The Fever aim to recover in the following playoff game.
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