A’ja Wilson scores 24 as Aces beat cold-shooting Caitlin Clark and Fever 89-81 to finish 3-game skid

Wilson, the reigning MVP, was one among 5 Aces in double figures. Jackie Young scored 19 factors and Chelsea Gray completed with 18.

Aliyah Boston scored 26 factors for the Fever, together with 18 within the first half. Clark, final season’s Rookie of the Year, had 19 factors and 11 assists however shot simply 1 of 10 from 3-point vary. She’s 1 for 17 from deep over her final two video games.

Kelsey Mitchell added 20 factors for Indiana.

Wilson and Clark struggled early, combining to shoot 2 of 15 halfway by the second quarter.

The recreation was even at 69-69 within the fourth quarter when the Aces outscored Indiana 9-2 to go forward for good.

The Aces , who gained their second WNBA championship in a row simply two years in the past and anticipated to contend once more this season, entered having misplaced 5 of six. Beating the Fever might get Las Vegas not off course. Indiana is 2-3 over its final 5.

Going again to final season, the Aces are 5-0 towards the Fever. The groups will meet twice in Indianapolis later this season.

The recreation was down Las Vegas Boulevard at T-Mobile Arena to accommodate a bigger crowd than the Aces’ common dwelling, Michelob Ultra Arena. Las Vegas normally has rowdy followers, however as anticipated, many spectators wore Clark shirts and jerseys.

Indiana’s DeWanna Bonner missed her fourth consecutive recreation for private causes. Coach Stephanie White returned to the bench after lacking the Fever’s earlier recreation at Golden State, additionally for private causes.

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