Las Vegas Aces defeat Indiana Fever as WNBA playoffs begin

The 2026 WNBA playoffs commenced on September 27, with the Las Vegas Aces defeating the Indiana Fever 102-85 in Game One of the first round. The Aces were led by strong performances, reflecting the heightened stakes of this postseason, which features significant increases in playoff bonuses due to a new labor deal. Other matchups saw the New York Liberty top the Minnesota Lynx 91-75 and the Golden State Valkyries overcome the Dallas Wings 104-80. The results mean the Fever, Lynx, Wings, and Washington Mystics now face elimination with another loss.

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