Las Vegas Aces defeat Indiana Fever as WNBA playoffs begin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 2:54 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026

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.
- •Aces beat Fever 102-85 in first round playoff game.
- •WNBA playoff bonuses increase significantly under new labor deal.
- •New York Liberty upset top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 91-75.
- •Golden State Valkyries defeat Dallas Wings 104-80.
- •Lynx, Fever, Wings, and Mystics face elimination in playoffs.
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