Las Vegas Aces Advance to WNBA Semifinals After Defeating Indiana Fever, 94-83

• by Shimanta Das
• October 4, 2026

The Las Vegas Aces are moving on. Behind a stellar performance from Chelsea Gray, the Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 94-83 on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas to punch their ticket to the WNBA Semifinals. Gray’s and-one conversion in the second half highlighted a dominant stretch that helped Las Vegas pull away and secure the series victory.

With the win, the Aces remain in the hunt for another championship, while the Fever’s season comes to an end. Indiana had pushed the series to the limit, but ultimately fell short against a battle-tested Las Vegas squad. The loss marks the second consecutive season that the Fever have been eliminated by the Aces in the playoffs, following an overtime Game 5 defeat in the previous year’s semifinals.

For Indiana, the offseason brings significant questions. Head coach Stephanie White just completed her second season since returning to the franchise, and her future is one of the most important decisions facing the organization. Despite several highly visible moments of disagreement between White and star guard Caitlin Clark, their relationship reportedly remains strong. Clark, the face of the league, missed significant time due to injury this season, yet the Fever still reached the final four—a testament to the team’s resilience and the contributions of players like Aliyah Boston, who remained a central piece. However, any uncertainty about the franchise’s direction will inevitably be viewed through the lens of Clark, whose presence attracts a new generation of fans and carries championship expectations.

Meanwhile, one Game 3 remains to determine the final spot in the WNBA Semifinals, with either the Valkyries or the Wings advancing. The Aces, however, have already secured their place and will now await their next opponent as they continue their pursuit of a title.