Fever force Game 3 against Aces after 99-89 win in Indiana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Indiana Fever defeated the Las Vegas Aces 99-89 on September 30, 2026, to level their first-round playoff series. Indiana dominated the paint, scoring 58 points in the lane, compared to Las Vegas' 26. Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell combined for 74 points. Despite Clark fouling out late in the game, Indiana maintained its lead after strong performances in the second and third quarters. A decisive Game 3 is scheduled for October 1 in Las Vegas.
- •Indiana Fever score 58 points in the paint against Las Vegas Aces.
- •Caitlin Clark leads Indiana with a double-double in the first half.
- •Fever recover from an early deficit with strong second and third quarters.
- •Clark fouls out with 2:45 left; Aces narrow the gap but fall short.
- •Game 3 will take place on October 1 in Las Vegas.
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Fever make adjustments, force decider with home win over the Aces
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Fever use paint dominance to force Game 3 with win over Aces
"The series finale will be held on Thursday, October 1 in Las Vegas.
"INDIANAPOLIS – Game one in Las Vegas was the A’ja Wilson show.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 2:10 AMFever make adjustments, force decider with home win over the Aces
INDIANAPOLIS – Game one in Las Vegas was the A’ja Wilson show.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 12:48 AMFever use paint dominance to force Game 3 with win over Aces
The series finale will be held on Thursday, October 1 in Las Vegas.
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