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Fever Clinch Pivotal Win Over Aces, Boost Playoff Hopes
25 Jul
Summary
- Indiana Fever defeat Las Vegas Aces 80-70
- Natasha Howard records 18-point, 13-rebound double-double
- Fever hold tiebreaker over Aces for playoff positioning
On Thursday night, the Indiana Fever secured a pivotal 80-70 win over the Las Vegas Aces at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The victory gives the Fever a crucial season series advantage over the Aces, as they now hold a 2-1 record against their Western Conference rivals.
Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 21 points, while Natasha Howard recorded an impressive 18-point, 13-rebound double-double. Rookie Aliyah Boston also contributed a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
This win is significant for the Fever's playoff aspirations, as they and the Aces are currently jockeying for position in the tight WNBA standings. Indiana is in 6th place at 13-12, while Las Vegas is 7th at 12-12. The Fever also hold the tiebreaker over the 5th-place Atlanta Dream.
Natasha Howard was a dominant force for the Fever, using her physicality to attack the basket and clean up the boards. She drew seven free throw attempts, converting five of them, and her five offensive rebounds led to extra scoring opportunities for Indiana.
The Fever will now travel to Chicago to take on the Sky this Sunday, as they look to build on this crucial victory and solidify their playoff positioning.
