Caitlin Clark Rues What Could Have Been as She and the Fever Head Into Offseason
Wilson scored 36 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Las Vegas closed the series on a 12-3 run and sent Indiana to the offseason.
- On Thursday, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 94-83 in Game 3 of their first-round WNBA playoff series, eliminating the sixth-seeded Fever and advancing to the semifinals.
- Defending champion Aces center A'ja Wilson dominated the elimination game with 36 points and 10 rebounds, leading Las Vegas past Indiana after the series split at one game apiece.
- Fever guard Caitlin Clark finished with 18 points and 6 turnovers, while teammate Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 23 points in the loss, as the Aces' supporting cast added depth.
- Advancing to the WNBA semifinals, the Aces will face either the Golden State Valkyries or the Dallas Wings, with the winner of that series determined Friday in San Francisco.
- This first-round exit concludes Indiana's disappointing 2026 season, and the franchise now enters the offseason facing critical roster decisions with four unrestricted free agents, including Mitchell, eligible for renewal.
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The Las Vegas Aces, who have won the Women's NBA championship three times in the past four years, also advanced to the semifinals this year when they defeated the Indiana Fever in the deciding third game.
Caitlin Clark rues what could have been as she and the Fever head into
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after being hurt on a play during the second half in Game 3 of an WNBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Las Vegas Aces, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
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Caitlin Clark struggled when it mattered most
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever had championship aspirations heading into the 2026 season. Unfortunately, those championship dreams ended in the first round of the postseason as their superstar struggled when it mattered most. On Thursday night, the Fever faced the Aces in a pivotal Game 3 showdown with the series tied 1-1. However, the…
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