Fever Meet Aces in Las Vegas for First Time This Season - Game Preview

The Indiana Fever (1-5) is set to conclude its three-game west-coast trip on Saturday at 9 p.m. ET against the back-to-back WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces (2-1) at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. The Fever is looking to bounce back from their recent losses, while the Aces aim to maintain their winning momentum.

Recent Match-Ups

In their last meeting, the Aces defeated the Fever 99-80, with A'ja Wilson leading the charge. The Fever were struggling on the field, shooting 36.8% compared to the Aces' 52.6%. Kelsey Mitchell scored 10 points for the Fever, while A'ja Wilson stole the show with 29 points.

Aces Dominate Fever in 99-80 Victory

The Aces took control early on, holding the Fever to 36.8% shooting from the field. The Fever fought hard, but the Aces' strong offense and defense proved too much to overcome. A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum led the way for the Aces, while Caitlin Clark struggled to find her rhythm for the Fever.

Key Stats

The Aces dominated the Fever in several key areas, including shooting percentage (52.6% vs 36.8%) and points in the paint (44-20). The Fever struggled with turnovers, committing 10 infractions. The Aces capitalized on these mistakes, sinking 10-of-12 free throws in the period.

Game Recap

The Aces won the game 99-80, outscoring the Fever in every quarter. The Fever won the fourth quarter 24-23, but never got closer than 11 points. Smith scored a quarter-high 10 points for the Fever, while Wilson had 9 for the Aces. For more information, check out the full box score and game recap from ESPN.