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Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 89-81 on Sunday, ending their three-game losing streak. A'ja Wilson led the Aces with 24 points in a matchup against Caitlin Clark, who struggled with her shooting.
Wilson, the reigning MVP, was among five Aces scoring in double figures: Jackie Young contributed 19 points and Chelsea Gray added 18. For the Fever, Aliyah Boston scored a game-high 26 points (18 in the first half), while Clark managed 19 points and 11 assists despite going 1-of-10 from three-point range. Kelsey Mitchell chipped in 20 points for Indiana.
Both Wilson and Clark started poorly, combining for 2-of-15 shooting midway through the second quarter. The game was tied 69-69 in the fourth quarter before the Aces secured victory with a decisive 9-2 run.
The Aces (6-7) halted a slump where they lost five of six games, while the Fever (6-7) are now 2-3 in their last five. Las Vegas remains unbeaten against Indiana over their last five meetings dating to last season, with two more matchups scheduled in Indianapolis later this season.
The game was moved to T-Mobile Arena to accommodate larger crowds, drawing many fans wearing Clark merchandise. Indiana's DeWanna Bonner missed her fourth consecutive game for personal reasons, while coach Stephanie White returned after missing the previous game.
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