Las Vegas Defeats Indiana in Overtime, Advances to Third WNBA Finals in Four Years

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 107-98 in an overtime thriller on Tuesday. This victory secured the Aces a spot in the WNBA Finals, marking their third appearance in four years. Las Vegas is set to face the Phoenix Mercury in the championship series.

Game Highlights

A’ja Wilson led the Aces with an impressive 35 points. Jackie Young added a playoff career-high of 32 points and 10 assists. Both players became the first teammates in WNBA history to score over 30 points in a playoff game.

Overtime Breakdown

• Chelsea Gray contributed crucial points, scoring 8 of her 17 in overtime.
• The Aces finished the regular season with an impressive streak of 16 consecutive wins.

The Fever, despite being short-handed, pushed the game into overtime. They lost star guard Kelsey Mitchell to a leg injury, and center Aliyah Boston fouled out late in the game. Odyssey Sims led Indiana with 27 points and 6 assists, while Natasha Howard added 16 points.

Fourth Quarter Comeback

In the fourth quarter, Indiana made a strong push. They sank 9 of 14 field-goal attempts, overcoming a 77-68 deficit with 7.5 minutes remaining. The game was tied at 84, with Young making two crucial free throws to keep the Aces in the lead.

Final Moments

• Wilson attempted to steal the inbound pass, but Sims scored a layup, tying the game at 86.
• Las Vegas responded with three three-pointers in overtime, pushing their advantage.

Upcoming Finals Schedule

The WNBA Finals will begin on Friday, October 3. The schedule is as follows:

This exciting matchup promises thrilling basketball as the Aces look for another championship title.