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Kelsey Mitchell Leads Short-Handed Fever Past Aces for 1-0 Semifinal Lead

A defense-first plan powered by Kelsey Mitchell's scoring has Indiana seizing home court before Tuesday's Game 2.

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Sep 18, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham (hat) reacts after The Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream during game three of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images.
Washington Mystics guard Jade Melbourne (5) defends Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) as she looks to pass during the second half of a game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Fever fell to the Mystics 88-84.

Overview

  • Indiana routed Las Vegas 89-73 on the road to open the semifinals, the franchise’s first win in Vegas since the Aces relocated in 2018.
  • Mitchell scored a playoff-career high 34 points on 12-of-23 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three, continuing her postseason surge.
  • A’ja Wilson was held to 16 points on 6-of-22 shooting as the Fever closed the third quarter with an 11-0 run to regain control.
  • Caitlin Clark remains ruled out for the season and is ineligible for postseason play but continues to travel and lead from the bench.
  • Clark mocked a $200 league fine for an officiating-related post, while injured guard Sophie Cunningham shares rehab updates and actively supports from the sideline.