Wilson powers Aces past Clark, Fever in Game 1 of WNBA quarterfinals

The Las Vegas Aces secured a 102‑85 win over the Indiana Fever in Game 1 of the WNBA quarterfinals, played Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena. A’ja Wilson paced Las Vegas with a game‑high 38 points, adding 16 rebounds and four blocks. Guards Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young combined for 35 points and 18 assists while shooting 54 percent from the field. Wilson, a four‑time MVP, has just completed her third consecutive league scoring title after finishing the regular season with 1,073 points—the second‑most in a single WNBA season, 13 points shy of Kelsey Mitchell’s record. Gray’s eight assists moved her into second place on the WNBA’s all‑time playoff assists list, and Young’s 10 assists pushed her past DeWanna Bonner into the top 10 of that category. The victory extended the Aces’ playoff winning streak to six games, dating back to the 2025 semifinal series against Indiana. Las Vegas’ overall winning streak this season stands at eight games. With the result, the Aces improved to 27‑9 in playoff games during the Becky Hammon era and are now one victory away from a fourth WNBA title in five seasons. Las Vegas can clinch the series with a win in Game 2, scheduled for Tuesday in Indianapolis.