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Aces Clinch WNBA Finals Berth in Overtime Thriller
1 Oct
Summary
- Aces advance to WNBA Finals for third time in four seasons
- A'ja Wilson's dominant performance with 35 points, 8 rebounds
- Aces overcome injury-depleted Fever in 5-game series
The Las Vegas Aces have secured their third WNBA Finals appearance in the last four seasons. In a grueling five-game series, the second-seeded Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 107-98 in overtime on Tuesday.
The Aces were led by the dominant performances of forward A'ja Wilson and guard Jackie Young. Wilson finished the thriller with 35 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and 4 blocks, showcasing her all-around skills. Young also had a standout game, scoring 32 points and dishing out 10 assists.
The Fever, plagued by injuries throughout the season, fought valiantly until the final buzzer. They were without key players like Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell for significant stretches of the game. However, their patchwork roster, led by Odyssey Sims' 27 points, refused to quit.
In the end, the Aces' experience and resilience proved too much for the Fever. The Aces hit timely 3-pointers in overtime to seal the victory and book their ticket to the WNBA Finals, where they will face the Phoenix Mercury.
This will be the Aces' third Finals appearance in the last four years, as they continue their pursuit of their first WNBA championship since 2022.
