Las Vegas Aces Clinch WNBA Finals Spot After Thrilling Overtime Win
The Las Vegas Aces have secured their place in the WNBA Finals after a thrilling 107-98 overtime victory against the Indiana Fever. This marks the Aces' fourth appearance in the Finals in just six years.
The game was a nail-biter from the start, with 13 lead changes and 14 ties in the first half alone. Six Indiana Fever players scored in double digits, led by Odyssey Sims' impressive 27 points. However, it was the Aces' duo of A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young who stole the show, combining for a remarkable 67 points.
The Fever fought valiantly despite key injuries throughout the year and the absence of Kelsey Mitchell due to severe leg cramping. Aliyah Boston fouled out late in the game, but the team's resilience was evident until the final buzzer. In the end, it was Chelsea Gray's heroics in overtime that sealed the win for the Aces. Gray scored 8 of her 17 points in the extra period, earning praise from A'ja Wilson post-game.
The Las Vegas Aces will now face the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, with the first game scheduled for Friday. The Aces' journey to the Finals has been marked by their consistency, reaching the championship round four times in six years. Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever's run in the playoffs came to an end, but their resilience and overcoming key injuries throughout the year have earned them respect and admiration.
