2025 WNBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Aces and Indiana Fever Progress After Narrow Victories in Game 3
Indiana Fever Advance to WNBA Semifinals for First Time Since 2015
After a thrilling series of games, the Indiana Fever have secured their place in the WNBA semifinals for the first time since 2015. The Fever eliminated the Atlanta Dream in a nail-biting 87-85 victory.
Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 24 points, while A'ja Wilson scored 30-plus points for the sixth time in her playoff career to keep the Atlanta Dream in the game. Wilson was 14 of 26 from the field and 10 of 11 at the line. Allisha Gray had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead Atlanta, and Jordin Canada also had a double-double with 18 points and 10 assists.
In the final moments of the game, it was Jackie Young who stepped up to secure the win for Indiana. With just 12.4 seconds left on the clock, Young scored the go-ahead follow shot, giving the Fever a 87-85 lead.
Lexie Hull stole the ensuing inbounds pass, and Indiana closed the game on a 7-0 run to secure the win. The Fever's victory marks the first time they have won a playoff series since 2015.
Meanwhile, the second-seeded Las Vegas Aces also secured their place in the semifinals, after beating the Seattle Storm 74-73. Chelsea Gray had 12 points and eight assists for Las Vegas, while Aliyah Boston made the go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left to secure the win.
The Aces and Fever will face off in the semifinals, with the exact date of the game yet to be announced. The Aces secured their seventh consecutive semifinal appearance, and will be looking to continue their winning streak in the playoffs.
Indiana, on the other hand, will be hoping to make the most of their opportunity to compete in the semifinals, and will be aiming to make it all the way to the WNBA Finals. The Fever's victory over the Atlanta Dream was a testament to their determination and resilience, and they will be hoping to carry that momentum into their semifinal matchup against the Aces.
The WNBA semifinals promise to be an exciting and competitive series, with both the Aces and Fever boasting talented rosters and a hunger to win. Fans can look forward to a thrilling matchup between these two teams, as they battle it out for a place in the WNBA Finals.
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