Las Vegas Aces advance to WNBA Finals with OT win over Indiana Fever

The Las Vegas Aces secured their spot in the 2025 WNBA Finals by defeating the Indiana Fever 107-98 in overtime in the decisive Game 5 of the semifinals. A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 35 points, closely supported by Jackie Young's 32 points, while Chelsea Gray contributed 17 despite a brief injury scare. The Fever, seeded sixth and significantly impacted by injuries to key players including Kelsey Mitchell, who exited with a left leg injury during the game, fought valiantly with six players scoring in double digits, notably Odyssey Sims with 27 points. The game was tightly contested, with Indiana tying the game late in regulation before the Aces pulled ahead in overtime. The Aces, champions in 2022 and 2023, will now host the fourth-seeded Phoenix Mercury in the Finals, which marks the WNBA's first best-of-seven championship series starting Friday. This series expansion emphasizes the league's growth and competitiveness, highlighted by the Aces' resilience against a determined Fever team despite their injury challenges.