Aces Travel to Face Fever in Crucial Cross-Conference Matchup

The Las Vegas Aces face the Indiana Fever on Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in a significant cross-conference game, with both teams aiming to build momentum.

Entering the contest with nearly identical records (Aces 12-11, Fever 12-12), both teams seek improved playoff positioning. Indiana is coming off a 98-84 loss to the New York Liberty, despite Kelsey Mitchell scoring 29 points; Mitchell has averaged 21.8 points over her last 10 games.

Las Vegas, led by two-time MVP A’ja Wilson, has a 6-4 record in its last 10 games. Wilson is averaging 22.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game this season.

Indiana holds a 7-6 home record in Indianapolis, while the Aces have struggled on the road with a 5-7 record. The Fever also have a slight edge in three-point shooting, making 8.0 threes per game compared to the 7.4 the Aces allow.

This marks the third meeting between the teams this season. Indiana dominated the last matchup on July 3rd, winning 81-54. Mitchell led the Fever with 25 points in that game, while Wilson scored 29 for the Aces in the loss.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The Fever will be without rookie star Caitlin Clark due to a groin injury.