INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark scored 27 points and provided 15 assists in a playoff game on Tuesday night, contributing to the Indiana Fever's 99-89 victory over the Las Vegas Aces. This win evened the best-of-three series at 1-1 and marked a milestone for Clark, who became the first player in WNBA history to achieve a points-assists double-double in the first half of a playoff game, finishing the first 20 minutes with 14 points and 11 assists.
Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday in Las Vegas. The match included an incident involving A’ja Wilson and a fan, where Wilson approached the fan after a foul was called on Sophie Cunningham. Wilson received a technical foul but was not ejected, while the fan was escorted out by security with Indiana leading 90-79 and 4:10 remaining in the game.
Despite Clark fouling out late in the game, the Fever maintained their lead. Clark's performance included strong defensive plays and crowd engagement, contrasting with Game 1, where Wilson dominated. Jackie Young led the Aces with 31 points, while Wilson contributed 22 points and nine rebounds, surpassing Rebekkah Brunson for fourth on the league’s career playoff list. The Aces initially took a 29-18 lead but a 20-6 run by Indiana shifted the momentum, allowing them to lead 48-43 at halftime and extend their advantage to 69-54 late in the third quarter. The Aces made a comeback in the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to 76-71. The upcoming rematch will determine which team advances to the league’s semifinal round.