Indiana Fever eliminated from WNBA playoffs by Las Vegas Aces
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Indiana Fever were eliminated from the 2026 WNBA playoffs by the Las Vegas Aces, losing 2-1 in the first round. Tyrese Haliburton, a two-time NBA All-Star and current player for the Indiana Pacers, sent a supportive message on social media following the Fever's exit, highlighting their positive season despite the defeat. The Fever's playoff run marked their third consecutive appearance after a seven-year absence from the postseason, but they have not reached the WNBA Finals since 2015.
- •Indiana Fever lose to Las Vegas Aces 2-1 in playoffs.
- •Tyrese Haliburton supports the Fever on social media.
- •Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell had strong seasons.
- •Fever have now made the playoffs three years in a row.
- •Last finals appearance was in 2015 against the Minnesota Lynx.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Two-time NBA All-Star sends message to Indiana Fever after WNBA playoff exit
"Tyrese Haliburton has taken to social media to send a message to the Indiana Fever following their defeat to the Las Vegas Aces. The Aces have been one of the best teams in the postseason in the last four years and when all was said and done, they beat the Fever 2-1 in the first round of the 2026 playoffs.
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