Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever (WNBA):
Recent matchup: The Aces and Fever have been trading wins. In 2026 meetings, Indiana beat Las Vegas 84–68 on July 5 and 109–75 on July 12, while Las Vegas later edged Indiana 86–84 on Aug. 6.
Team comparison:
| Aces | Fever | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young | Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell |
| Strength | Elite half-court offense, championship experience, inside scoring | Fast pace, shooting, young talent, transition play |
| Advantage | Experience and A’ja’s two-way impact | Perimeter scoring and offensive creativity |
| Key matchup | A’ja Wilson vs Aliyah Boston | Caitlin Clark vs Aces guards |
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Who is better?
Healthy and in a playoff series: Aces have the experience edge.
Single game: Fever can absolutely win because their shooting and pace can overwhelm teams.
Biggest swing factor: turnovers and whether Indiana can contain A’ja Wilson inside.
The rivalry has become one of the WNBA’s biggest draws, including a 2026 regular-season meeting that became the league’s most-watched game of that season.
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Yes — the matchup you posted is the Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces on Aug. 6, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Final score: Las Vegas Aces 86, Indiana Fever 84 (OT).
Game summary:
The Fever jumped out to a big lead, going up 42–22, but the Aces closed the gap with a huge run before halftime.
Indiana had strong scoring from its core — Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 20+ points — but turnovers and late-game execution hurt them.
Las Vegas forced overtime after a late Chelsea Gray shot tied the game, then won in the extra period.
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Key takeaway:
The Fever showed they can compete with the Aces for long stretches, but the Aces’ veteran composure (especially Gray and Jackie Young in closing moments) made the difference.
It was also a statement game for the rivalry: Indiana lost the night, but they showed they can challenge a championship-level Aces team.
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