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Aces Outlast Fever in OT Game 5 to Reach WNBA Finals Against Mercury

The win sets up a Finals opener Friday against Phoenix on ESPN.

Overview

  • Las Vegas defeated Indiana 107-98 in overtime in the decisive semifinal Game 5 in Las Vegas.
  • A'ja Wilson scored 35 points and Jackie Young added 32 with 10 assists to lead the Aces.
  • Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell left in the third quarter and was treated at a hospital for severe lower-body cramping, per coach Stephanie White.
  • Indiana center Aliyah Boston fouled out in the final minute of regulation, leaving the Fever without two stars for the extra period.
  • Odyssey Sims scored 27 points and forced overtime with late free throws and a driving layup, but 21 Fever turnovers leading to 31 Aces points proved costly.