Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces WNBA Playoffs Live Updates, Highlights and Analysis for Game 2

Hunter CruseSep 29, 2026

The Indiana Fever defeated the Las Vegas Aces 99-88 to force a Game 3 in the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs.

Caitlin Clark had the best game of her professional career to this point, finishing with 27 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds. She's the first player in WNBA history to record at least 25 points and 15 assists in a game.

Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston were also incredible, scoring 26 and 22 points, respectively, on elite efficiency.

The Fever held A'ja Wilson to 22 points, with 12 of those coming on free-throws later in the game. She didn't attempt a single field goal in the third quarter, helping Indiana extend their lead to as many as 15 points.

Here's everything that happened in Game 2, including live updates, highlights and analysis.

Posts appear in reverse chronological order from newest to oldest.

Live Updates

19 Total Posts

Final: Indiana 99, Las Vegas 89

What a response from Indiana after their Game 1 loss and an eight-point deficit entering the second quarter tonight.

Caitlin Clark's shot creation and passing, Kelsey Mitchell's shot-making and foul-drawing, Aliyah Boston's post work, Lexie Hull's impact on the glass, Raven Johnson's energy off the bench and an all-around strong defensive effort.

Also, a great game coached by Stephanie White, and an excellent game-plan on A'ja Wilson.

We saw an all-time performance in Game 1 and an another in Game 2. This series is living up to the hype. Game 3 can't come soon enough.

Caitlin Clark Fouls Out

Caitlin Clark fouls out with 2:45 remaining in the fourth quarter. A'ja Wilson is heading to the free-throw line for two shots trailing by seven points.

Clark finishes with 27 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds on 9-of-18 shooting. Crazy performance.

Caitlin Clark Continues 🔥

Caitlin Clark with the filthy pull-up three on A'ja Wilson! Indiana's back up 11.

Aces Back Within 5 Points

It's not over, folks. Las Vegas fights back with an 8-0 run, leading to a quick Indiana timeout.

The Aces only trail by five points with under eight minutes remaining.

End of the 3Q: Indiana 72, Las Vegas 60

Indiana continues to make things difficult for Las Vegas offensively. The Aces have to find a way to get A'ja Wilson some touches. She didn't take a single field-goal attempt in the third quarter.

Caitlin Clark is up to 21 points and 14 assists... in three quarters. Kelsey Mitchell is also starting to catching fire.

Jackie Young is doing everything she can to keep the Aces in this. She hit a 3-pointer to end the half to bring them back within 12 points.

Indiana Leads By 11

Caitlin Clark finds Aliyah Boston for a layup to extend Indiana's lead to 11 points midway through the third quarter.

The Fever have outscored the Aces by 19 points since the end of the first quarter. What a response.

Indiana's Limiting Wilson

It's four minutes into the third quarter, and A'ja Wilson hasn't even attempted a shot. Just something to keep an eye on.

The Fever are really making the Aces work for everything offensively.

Halftime: Indiana 48, Las Vegas 43

What a second quarter from Indiana. The Fever outscored the Aces by 13 points to take a two-possession lead into halftime.

It's been an unreal performance from Caitlin Clark. She's creating everything offensively, finishing the half with 14 points and 11 assists. Clark is the first player in WNBA playoff history to record at least 10 points and 10 assists in a half.

Indiana held A'ja Wilson to 10 points on 3-of-8 shooting, while forcing her to commit three turnovers.

Raven Johnson at the Buzzer! 🚨

Raven Johnson hits a scoop layup at the buzzer to extend the Fever's lead to five at the break.

Johnson is up to six points on 3-of-4 shooting, while having a +10 plus-minus in 11 minutes of action.

Raven Johnson. Big Game Player

Raven Johnson shows up in big games. She did it for many years at South Carolina, and now she's doing it for Indiana in the postseason.

Caitlin Clark Step-Back Three

Caitlin Clark step-back three going left. Money.

She's up to 14 points on 4-of-8 shooting from the field and 4-of-4 at the free-throw line.

Caitlin Clark Is Cooking

Aliyah Boston sets this screen for Caitlin Clark almost at half-court, and Clark blows past Mai Yamamoto downhill for the layup.

Indiana Makes A Run!

Indiana has cut Las Vegas' lead down to two after trailing by eight points through the first quarter.

Caitlin Clark has been surgical over the last five minutes, scoring or assisting on all 13 of Indiana's points in the second quarter.

The Fever have picked up their physicality defensively and are forcing the Aces to play faster than they want to, which has allowed Indiana to get out in transition.

End of the 1Q: Las Vegas 26, Indiana 18

Indiana showed more energy defensively and gave A'ja Wilson more trouble than they did in Game 1 ((thanks to their double-teams), but the Fever still trail by eight points entering the second quarter.

Chelsea Gray has been absurd early on. She continues to be one of the biggest playoff risers in league history, and she already has eight points on 3-of-4 shooting.

Indiana has shot just 4-of-11 from two, with Aliyah Boston shooting 0-of-2 herself.

Clark Forces Jump Ball On Wilson

A very successful double team on A'ja Wilson this time. Myisha Hines-Allen is defending her 1-on-1, then Clark comes over in help to force the jump ball.

Caitlin Clark Doesn't Get Back On Defense

Indiana can't afford moments like this from Caitlin Clark in the postseason.

She tried to draw a foul, didn't get the call and then starting looking for a referee instead of getting back on defense. That led to a Jackie Young transition layup here.

Fever Sending Doubles To A'ja Wilson

Indiana has adjusted their coverage on A'ja Wilson a bit following her 38-point performance in Game 1.

The Fever typically haven't sent many doubles her way, but they tried it on this possession. All it did was create a scramble situation that led to a Chelsea Gray three.

Caitlin Clark Gets Going Early

Well, that was quick. It only took Caitlin Clark 15 seconds to hit her first 3-pointer of the game.

After a strong Game 1, Stephanie Talbot has struggled defending Clark early on the road.

Starting Lineups

There's no starting lineup changes for the Aces and Fever in Game 2:

Las Vegas: Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Stephanie Talbot, Brianna Turner and A'ja Wilson

Indiana: Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, Makayla Timpson and Aliyah Boston