LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Aces fell to the Indiana Fever in Game 2 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs on Tuesday, 99-89, knotting the series at 1-1.
The series now shifts back to Las Vegas for a decisive Game 3, which will take place at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Thursday at 6 p.m.
Jackie Young led the way for the Aces with 31 points and A'ja Wilson added 22 points and nine rebounds, but it was not enough to overcome the Fever's trio of Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell.
Clark finished with 27 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds. Mitchell had 26 points and Boston added 22.
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Jackie Young scored 21 points and A'Ja Wilson added 19 points and nine rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces cruise to a 92-73 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday.
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No-bag policy in place for at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas Aces home court
Small personal bags, such as fanny packs or crossbody bags, are allowed as long as they measure within 9″ x 5″x 2". Bags don't have to be transparent, and bag straps don't count in the measurements.
