The Fever find themselves in another elimination situation, facing a winner-take-all Game 3 against the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. The game tips off at 8 p.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, with coverage available on USA Network and CNBC.
What Happened in Game 2
On Sept. 29, Indiana tied the series at 1-1 with an 89-99 win over Vegas at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Three starters — Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell — each scored more than 20 points. Clark also recorded 15 assists and 7 rebounds before fouling out with 2:45 left in the fourth quarter, which marked the first time in her professional career.
Jackie Young, a five-time WNBA All-Star, topped the Aces with 31 points, while reigning MVP A’ja Wilson added 22 points and 9 rebounds.
The Fever took a 15-point lead in the third quarter, which Indiana later trimmed down to five points in the fourth. Then Young ended the period with a 3-pointer at the buzzer. Afterward, the Fever restored their advantage back to double digits and kept it through the remainder of the game, surviving Game 2.
How to Watch Game 3
Thursday’s elimination contest produces a single survivor who will move on to the WNBA semifinals, where they will face the victor of the Golden State Valkyries-Dallas Wings matchup. One team earns passage to the following round, while the other exits the competition entirely.
| Channel | Platform |
|---|---|
| USA Network | TV |
| CNBC | TV |
| Sling | Streaming |
DraftKings lists the Aces as -4.5 favorites, which means the numbers point toward them winning.
The Starting Five
A large number of people contribute to The Fever’s group, and the following list shows who they are.
- Lexie Hull
- Damiris Dantas
- Grace VanSlooten
- Makayla Timpson
- Caitlin Clark
- Bree Hall
- Monique Billings
- Tyasha Harris
Game 2 revealed why Clark is one of the league’s most dangerous players, serving as the focal point of the offense.
Clark’s Regular Season Numbers
Across the season, Clark produced consistent results, with her shooting dipping a bit from earlier years while her assist numbers stayed steady.
| Year | Games Played | Points | Rebounds | Assists | FG% | 3PT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | 22.3 | 4.0 | 8.3 | 44.6 | 36.1 |
| 2025 | 13 | 16.5 | 5.0 | 8.8 | 36.7 | 27.9 |
| 2024 | 40 | 19.2 | 5.7 | 8.4 | 41.7 | 34.4 |
What Comes Next
The Thursday contest decides the series’ outcome. Only one squad moves on; the other departs for good. The semifinal clash with the winner of the Valkyries-Wings series awaits the victor.
Both teams face a great deal on the line. The contest begins at 8 p.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Source material: “How to watch Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever in Game 3 vs. Las Vegas Aces,” Yahoo Sports.
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