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Aces Defeated Fever to Advance to Semifinals

The Las Vegas Aces secured a 94-83 victory over Indiana on October 1 to move forward in the WNBA playoffs.

Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Basketball

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The Las Vegas Aces advanced to the WNBA semifinals after defeating the Indiana Fever 94-83 on Tuesday, continuing their postseason pursuit. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Local fans saw the Las Vegas Aces secure their spot in the WNBA semifinals after a 94-83 win against the Indiana Fever. The Aces held the Fever to a 38 percent field goal percentage to clinch the series.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Aces in contention for another WNBA title, continuing their momentum as a cornerstone of the professional sports landscape in the valley. The team now prepares to face either the Dallas Wings or the Golden State Valkyries.

The Aces finished with a 45 percent field goal percentage compared to 38 percent for the Fever, while A'ja Wilson led the scoring with 36 points and 10 rebounds. The exact semifinal opponent remains unknown until other playoff matchups conclude.

The players

A'ja Wilson

Star forward for the Las Vegas Aces who recorded 36 points and 10 rebounds in the victory.

Stephanie White

Head coach of the Indiana Fever who received a technical foul during the game.

Chelsea Gray

Las Vegas Aces guard who contributed 23 points to the team's playoff win.

Caitlin Clark

Indiana Fever guard who scored 18 points during the playoff matchup.

Kelsey Mitchell

Indiana Fever guard who finished the game with 23 points.

The details

The Aces relied on strong performances from A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young to maintain their lead throughout the contest. Indiana head coach Stephanie White was issued a technical foul at 6:54 in the first quarter after stepping onto the court. Prior to the national anthem, Aces players headed toward the arena tunnel, a decision that drew attention following similar league-wide practices observed since the 2020 season.

Timeline

  1. October 1, 2026: The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever in the playoff game.

  2. September 2026: Brittney Griner stood for the national anthem.

Beyond the Strip

The team's decision to head to the tunnel before the national anthem follows a precedent set during the 2020 WNBA season. This action marks a continued pattern of player-led discourse within the league regarding national ceremonies.

Fans should prepare for upcoming semifinal ticket sales as the Aces prepare for their next series. The team will face either the Dallas Wings or Golden State Valkyries, with dates to be confirmed by the league.

The takeaway

The Aces have officially moved one step closer to another WNBA title after a decisive playoff performance. Keep an eye on league announcements to confirm the semifinal schedule and the Aces' next opponent.

Further reading

Keep up with the team's postseason run in our Basketball coverage.

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