A’ja Wilson had 38 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 102-85 in Game 1 on Sunday. The Aces lead the best-of-three series 1-0; a loss in Tuesday’s Game 2 in Indianapolis would end Indiana’s season.
Las Vegas seized control with 35 points in the second quarter, taking a 62-47 halftime lead; its advantage reached 27. The Aces shot 59% from the floor, with Jackie Young adding 21 points and 10 assists and Chelsea Gray contributing 14 points and eight assists.
Caitlin Clark had 15 points and 10 assists but shot 6-for-17 and committed six turnovers; Kelsey Mitchell scored 12 on 4-for-16 shooting. Aliyah Boston led Indiana with 18 points and eight rebounds. Game 2 is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. ET; Indiana had won two of the teams’ three regular-season meetings.
