Overview
- The Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 94-83 in the decisive Game 3 on Thursday night to eliminate the No. 6 seed and secure a spot in the semifinals.
- A'ja Wilson led the way with a 36-point, 10-rebound double-double and moved past Tamika Catchings and Candace Parker for the second-most playoff double-doubles in WNBA history.
- Caitlin Clark struggled in the closeout, finishing 6-of-17 for 18 points with six turnovers, and was left bleeding from the mouth on a late non-call that intensified postgame complaints about officiating.
- The game featured multiple technical fouls and a notable free-throw disparity that saw Las Vegas attempt 35 shots from the line versus Indiana's 20, a factor coaches cited in the outcome.
- Las Vegas will face the winner of Golden State versus Dallas in the semifinals while the Fever head into the offseason with strong regular-season gains but urgent questions about depth and playoff execution.