Wilson Scores 36 as Aces Oust Fever to Advance in WNBA Playoffs
A'ja Wilson set aside off-court distractions to lead defending champion Las Vegas past Indiana 94-83 in a decisive Game 3.
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A'ja Wilson let her play do the talking on Thursday night, scoring 36 points to lead the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to a 94-83 victory over the Indiana Fever in the deciding Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.
The four-time WNBA MVP delivered the performance despite ongoing off-court attention surrounding the matchup, which she set aside to focus on the game itself.
The win advances Las Vegas to the next round of the postseason, extending the Aces' title defense, while Indiana's playoff run ends with the Game 3 loss.
Wilson's scoring output was central to the Aces' control of the contest, as Las Vegas pulled away to close out the series on their home floor.
Both teams now turn their attention to the aftermath of the series, with the Aces continuing their push through the playoff bracket and the Fever's season coming to a close.
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