Indiana Fever Upset No. 2 Las Vegas Aces 89-73 in WNBA Semifinals Game 1

The Indiana Fever shocked the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces with an 89-73 victory in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, propelled by Kelsey Mitchell's 34-point effort and strong defense led by Aliyah Boston. Despite A'ja Wilson being crowned WNBA MVP for the fourth time, she struggled offensively in the game, shooting just 27.3% and scoring 16 points, while the Fever's defense disrupted the Aces' rhythm. The Fever, overcoming significant injuries including the absence of key players like Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, have leaned on resilience and roles such as Cunningham's new "bench coach" position to maintain team morale and focus. Historically, teams winning Game 1 in a best-of-five series have a strong chance to advance, though oddsmakers still favor the Aces to bounce back. Meanwhile, the semifinals also feature the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx, who took a 1-0 lead over the Phoenix Mercury, with the WNBA Finals set to expand to a best-of-seven series for the first time. The Fever now hold a crucial advantage seeking their first Finals appearance since 2015 as the series shifts back to Indiana for Game 2.