Aces Beat Fever 102-85 to Take 1-0 Series Lead

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 102-85 in Game 1 of their best-of-three WNBA quarterfinal series on Sunday, September 27, taking a 1-0 lead behind a strong defensive performance. The Aces held Indiana, which had led the league in regular-season scoring, to 85 points and converted 17 Fever turnovers into 28 points. The victory puts Las Vegas one win from advancing to the semifinals. Indiana must win Game 2 to keep the series alive. Game 2 was scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, in Indianapolis; the available reports describe it as scheduled and do not confirm that it has taken place. Caitlin Clark scored 15 points on 6-of-17 shooting, including 3-of-10 from three-point range, and added 10 assists. Her shooting line drew criticism online, but those reactions do not establish a broader judgment about her performance or standing. Clark was one of several Indiana starters who struggled to score efficiently: Kelsey Mitchell had 12 points on 4-of-16 shooting, while Aliyah Boston led the Fever with 18 points, making 7 of 12 shots and 3 of 6 three-pointers. The Aces’ scoring margin reflected both their defense and Indiana’s mistakes.