Caitlin Clark's late mistakes lead to Fever's overtime loss to Aces

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Caitlin Clark's late mistakes lead to Fever's overtime loss to Aces
Summary

The Indiana Fever lost 86-84 to the Las Vegas Aces in overtime on August 6, 2026. Caitlin Clark contributed 20 points and eight assists, but her failure to make two critical free throws late in regulation and a turnover in overtime proved decisive. The Fever, who held a 20-point lead and were in control for much of the game, saw Chelsea Gray hit two buzzer-beaters for the Aces, resulting in a damaging loss that ended their five-game winning streak. This defeat dropped the Fever to 19-12 and left them sixth in the WNBA standings. Indiana faces the Chicago Sky on August 8.

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By the Numbers
  • Indiana Fever led by 20 points before losing
  • Caitlin Clark missed two free throws late in regulation
  • Chelsea Gray scored buzzer-beaters to win for the Aces
  • Fever fell to 19-12 and remain sixth in WNBA standings
  • Next game is against the Chicago Sky on August 8
Latest Updates
  • 3:04 AMYahoo SportsCaitlin Clark takes blame in wild Fever loss to Aces: ‘This can’t happen’
  • 2:57 AMYahoo SportsSkip Bayless calls out Caitlin Clark after Fever collapse against Aces
What they're saying
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Caitlin Clark had 20 points and eight assists, but Skip Bayless focused on two costly late-game mistakes in the Fever’s overtime loss.

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The Fever and Aces played one of the wildest games of the year with Chelsea Gray and Caitlin Clark in the spotlight late

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