Fever eliminated by Aces in WNBA playoffs despite strong season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 5:34 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Indiana Fever were eliminated by the Las Vegas Aces, losing 94-83 in the first round of the WNBA playoffs on October 1, 2026. Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark led the Fever with a combined 41 points, but struggled with their shooting, hitting just 13 of 41 attempts. The Fever started strong, leading by eight points early in the game, but their offense stagnated in the second half. The Aces advanced to the semifinals, leaving Indiana with a bittersweet end to a promising season where they overcame significant challenges.
- •Fever's season ends with a playoff loss to Aces in Las Vegas.
- •Mitchell and Clark combined for 41 points but struggled shooting.
- •Indiana led early but couldn't maintain momentum in the second half.
- •Aliyah Boston contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Fever.
- •A'ja Wilson starred for the Aces, contributing to their victory.
- 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Fever eliminated by Aces as Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell falter
"Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark carried the Fever far this season, but the ride came to an end on Thursday.
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