Indiana Fever Upset Las Vegas Aces In WNBA Semifinals Game 1

The Indiana Fever upset the Las Vegas Aces 89-73 in Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA semifinals, marking a major surprise as the Fever were 8.5-point underdogs and handing the Aces just their second loss in 20 games. Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell led the charge with 34 points, the most ever in a WNBA semifinals debut, while the Fever shot 50% overall compared to the Aces' 41%. Despite superstar A'ja Wilson being honored with her fourth WNBA MVP award that day, the Aces struggled with urgency and defense, failing to keep pace with the Fever's aggressive style. Coach Becky Hammon admitted the team could not respond to Mitchell's hot shooting, and players reflected on their lack of ball movement and defensive lapses. The Fever maintained control throughout, fueled by strong performances from Odyssey Sims and Natasha Howard, and dictated the game's pace from the start. This loss was the Aces' largest home playoff defeat since 2021 and highlighted concerns going into the series' remaining games.