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Aces Roll Past Fever to Even Semifinal as Officiating Draws Fire

Both coaches say excessive fouls are distorting a highly physical series now shifting to Indianapolis.

Overview

  • Las Vegas beat Indiana 90-68 in Game 2 to tie the best-of-five semifinal at 1-1 after dropping the opener at home.
  • A'ja Wilson led the Aces with 25 points, nine rebounds, five steals and two blocks, while NaLyssa Smith added 18 on 7-of-9 shooting.
  • Game 2 featured 41 total fouls with Las Vegas attempting 21 free throws to Indiana’s 15, prompting public complaints from both benches.
  • Aces coach Becky Hammon called the physicality "out of control," and Fever coach Stephanie White said constant whistles made it hard to find offensive flow.
  • Indiana, still short-handed with Caitlin Clark out for the season, returns home for Game 3 on Friday and Game 4 on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.