A'ja Wilson Dominates as Aces Edge Fever; Breanna Stewart Leads Liberty to Road Victory

In the opening round of the WNBA playoffs, the Las Vegas Aces, led by defending champion A'ja Wilson, defeated the Indiana Fever 17 points in Game 1. Wilson poured in 38 points on 15‑for‑19 shooting and grabbed 16 rebounds, while the Fever struggled offensively, with Caitlin Clark scoring 15 points and Kelsey Mitchell only 12. Meanwhile, the New York Liberty, the league’s 8th seed, secured a 16‑point win over the Minnesota Lynx on the road. Breanna Stewart delivered 34 points, contrasting with the Lynx’s combined 23 points from Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles. The best‑of‑three series format keeps the stakes high, and both teams now face a single elimination to advance.