Aces Beat Fever 107-98 in OT, Reach Finals

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 107-98 in overtime in a decisive Game 5 to win the WNBA semifinal series and advance to the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury. A'ja Wilson led Las Vegas with 35 points and eight rebounds, Jackie Young added 32 points and 10 assists — the first time teammates each scored 30 in a playoff game — and Chelsea Gray scored 17, including eight in overtime to help close the win. Indiana, playing without several regulars including superstar Caitlin Clark, pushed the Aces throughout and forced overtime despite losing Kelsey Mitchell to a third-quarter knee injury and seeing All-Star center Aliyah Boston foul out. The loss ended the Fever's surprising, injury-ravaged season; coach Stephanie White praised the team's resilience and next-woman-up mentality as they look to recover and build for next year.