Overview
- Indiana took a 1-0 series lead with an 89-73 road win on Sunday, halting Las Vegas' 16-game regular-season streak on the day A'ja Wilson was honored as a four-time MVP.
- Kelsey Mitchell powered the upset with a playoff career-high 34 points on 12-for-23 shooting, and she is averaging 26.0 points through four postseason games.
- The Fever’s defense limited Wilson to 16 points on 6-for-22 shooting, with Aliyah Boston anchoring the interior and Indiana closing the third quarter on an 11-0 run.
- Head coach Stephanie White credited a "we over the me" culture and depth for Indiana's resilience as Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham remain out for the season.
- Game 2 tips at 9:30 p.m. ET Tuesday on ESPN at Michelob ULTRA Arena, with the series shifting to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Friday.