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A'ja Wilson scores 36 points as the Aces send the Fever home again with a 94-83 in Game 3

Headline from 8 News Now Las Vegas, on the newest of 4 developments

A’ja Wilson made sure her basketball spoke for itself Thursday night, the four-time WNBA MVP scoring 36 points to lead the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to a 94-83 victory and eliminate the Indiana Fever in the deciding Game 3 of the first round.

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Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Dates set for Fever's playoff series against Las Vegas

    Headline from FOX 59 Indianapolis ·

  2. Fever beat Aces, force winner-take-all Game 3

    Headline from WISH-TV Indianapolis ·

  3. Aces lead Fever at halftime of decisive Game 3 playoff matchup

    Headline from WISH-TV Indianapolis ·

  4. Newest

    A'ja Wilson scores 36 points as the Aces send the Fever home again with a 94-83 in Game 3

    Headline from 8 News Now Las Vegas ·

4 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

30 articles, oldest first.

  1. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Aces close regular season on high note, set date with Fever in Round 1 (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The Aces will open the postseason against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever after Las Vegas finished the regular season as the No. 3 seed while Indiana fell to No. 6.

  2. FOX 59 Indianapolis

    Dates set for Fever's playoff series against Las Vegas (opens FOX 59 Indianapolis)

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    FOX 59 Indianapolis's feed description

    INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Fever will play the Las Vegas Aces in a best-of-three series in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. Game 1 tips off at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. The game will air on ABC. The Fever are the sixth seed while the [...]

  3. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Aces vs. Fever WNBA playoffs series: Schedule, TV, streaming (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The Las Vegas Aces will open their best-of-three WNBA first-round series against the Indiana Fever at 1 p.m. Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena. ABC will televise Game 1.

  4. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    What channel is Aces vs. Fever in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs: Time, TV, streaming (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The Las Vegas Aces begin their WNBA title defense Sunday against the Indiana Fever at Michelob Ultra Arena.

  5. New York Post

    Fever vs. Aces prediction: Caitlin Clark & Co. push the champs in Game 1 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Fever will be looking to exact some revenge against the Aces.

  6. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Fever fall to Aces in Game 1, 102-85 (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 102-85 in Game 1 of the WNBA Playoffs, with Game 2 scheduled to take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    A'ja Wilson scores 38 as the Aces steamroll the Fever 102-85 in Game 1 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    A’ja Wilson totaled 38 points, 16 rebounds and four blocked shots Sunday as the Las Vegas Aces rolled to a 102-85 Game 1 victory over the Indiana Fever in the first round of the WNBA playoffs

  8. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Wilson powers Aces past Clark, Fever in Game 1 of WNBA quarterfinals (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The Aces are one win away from advancing to the WNBA semifinals following a victory over the Fever in Game 1 on Sunday.

  9. Newsweek

    A'ja Wilson Puts Up a Historic Performance in Aces-Fever Game 1 (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Aces star A'ja Wilson put her name in the history books in more than one way during Sunday's massive Game 1 win over the Fever.

  10. Fox News

    Caitlin Clark, Fever get absolute reality check in Game 1 playoff beatdown against Aces (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A'ja Wilson's 38-point, 16-rebound masterclass powered the Las Vegas Aces to a dominant 102-85 Game 1 rout over the Indiana Fever in playoffs.

  11. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Caitlin Clark: Fever get an ‘F’ in making Aces take tough shots in Game 1 loss (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Caitlin Clark gave the Indiana Fever a low grade when asked about her team’s ability to force the Las Vegas Aces to take tough shots in a Game 1 loss on Sunday.

  12. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Aces defense shines against high-scoring Fever in Game 1 win (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Aces coach Becky Hammon has said throughout the regular season that the team is a different kind of problem when they “lock in” defensively.

  13. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Preview capsule: Wilson, Aces to face Clark, Fever on Tuesday (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The Fever are 15-7 on their home court. Indiana is 11-14 against opponents with a winning record; The Aces are 16-6 on the road.

  14. FOX 59 Indianapolis

    'Red out' for Fever's playoff game against Aces (opens FOX 59 Indianapolis)

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    FOX 59 Indianapolis's feed description

    INDIANAPOLIS – Expect a “red out” at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. The Indiana Fever host the Las Vegas Aces in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series. It’s a must-win game for Indiana, as a loss would mean the end of their season. Tipoff between the No. 6 Fever and No. 3 Aces is [...]

  15. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    What channel is Aces vs. Fever in Game 2 of WNBA playoffs: Time, TV, radio (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The Las Vegas Aces can advance to the WNBA semifinals Tuesday with a win over the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis.

  16. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Halftime: Fever lead Aces, 48-43, in Game 2 (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Fever head into halftime leading the Aces, 48-43, in Game 2 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. The Fever trailed by as many as 11 points, but rallied with a 9-0 run in the second quarter to get back into the game. They kept the foot on the gas […]

  17. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Fever beat Aces, force winner-take-all Game 3 (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Fever beat the Aces, 99-89, in Game 2 to force a winner-take-all Game 3 in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. Caitlin Clark had 27 points and 15 assists in the win. The Fever led 48-43 at halftime. The winner-take-all Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday in Las Vegas.

  18. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Aces drop Game 2 to Fever, setting up win-or-go-home Game 3 (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The defending WNBA champion Aces stumbled Tuesday in loss to the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, tying their first-round, best-of-three series.

  19. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    A’ja Wilson: Aces to have better sense of urgency vs. Fever for deciding Game 3 (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The defending champion Las Vegas Aces were unable to close out their first-round series against the Indiana Fever and host a decisive Game 3 on Thursday.

  20. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    ‘The Fever brought it’: Fever play-by-play announcer talks playoffs, Game 3 stakes (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    The Indiana Fever defeated the Las Vegas Aces 99-89 behind Caitlin Clark's historic performance to force a winner-take-all Game 3, which is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas on Thursday, October 1st.

  21. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Fever and Aces' star-studded casts ready for yet another decisive playoff game in Las Vegas (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces have gotten well acquainted after playing 13 times over the past two seasons

  22. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    What channel is Aces vs. Fever in decisive Game 3 of WNBA playoffs: Time, TV, streaming (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The Las Vegas Aces host the Indiana Fever in Game 3 of their best-of-three WNBA first-round playoff series Thursday at Michelob Ultra Arena.

  23. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Aces lead Fever at halftime of decisive Game 3 playoff matchup (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    LAS VEGAS (WISH) — The Indiana Fever trail at halftime of Thursday night’s Game 3 matchup against the Aces. The Aces lead 54-48 with just two quarters left to play. Indiana and Las Vegas were tied 31-31 after the first quarter. Las Vegas center A’ja Wilson leads all scorers with 21 points.

  24. 8 News Now Las Vegas

    A'ja Wilson scores 36 points as the Aces send the Fever home again with a 94-83 in Game 3 (opens 8 News Now Las Vegas)

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    8 News Now Las Vegas's feed description

    A’ja Wilson made sure her basketball spoke for itself Thursday night, the four-time WNBA MVP scoring 36 points to lead the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to a 94-83 victory and eliminate the Indiana Fever in the deciding Game 3 of the first round.

  25. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Aces eliminate Fever in WNBA Playoffs for second straight year (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    LAS VEGAS — The Indiana Fever’s playoff run came to an end Thursday night in a loss to Las Vegas. The Aces won 94-83 in the decisive Game 3 of the best-of-three series. The Aces also knocked out the Fever in last year’s WNBA playoffs. Aces center A’ja Wilson led all scorers with 36 points. […]

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