The Indiana Fever snapped a long skid in Las Vegas, defeating the Aces 84-68 on Sunday night despite being without rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 27 points, while Aliyah Boston notched a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds to power the Fever to a decisive road win.
Las Vegas played without four-time MVP A'ja Wilson, who sat out her third straight game with a right ankle injury. Indiana's Caitlin Clark missed her third consecutive contest due to a back injury. The Fever shot 47.5% from the field and held the two-time defending champions to 38.2% shooting, including just 5-of-22 from three-point range.
The win improves Indiana to 9-10 on the season, while Las Vegas falls to 9-7. The Fever's victory in Las Vegas marks their first in franchise history, a significant milestone for a team rebuilding around young stars Boston and Clark. The Aces remain in playoff position but have lost momentum without their anchor.
Wilson and Clark are both expected to return to action soon, according to team reports. The Fever next face the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday, while the Aces host the New York Liberty on Wednesday in a marquee matchup between league heavyweights.
“It’s a testament to our depth,” Fever coach Christie Sides said postgame. “Kelsey and Aliyah stepped up big, and our defense was locked in.”