WNBA playoffs: Caitlin Clark shines in Fever win as A’ja Wilson confronts fan after Cunningham foul
Caitlin Clark recorded a historic first-half double-double with 27 points and 15 assists to lead the Indiana Fever to a 99-89 victory over the Las Vegas Aces. The win evened the best-of-three playoff series at 1-1, keeping the sixth-seeded Fever alive in the postseason. A fourth-quarter confrontation between A'ja Wilson and a fan resulted in a technical foul for Wilson, though the team maintained its lead despite the incident.
- ▪Caitlin Clark became the first player in WNBA history to record a points and assists double-double in the first half of a playoff game.
- ▪The Indiana Fever defeated the Las Vegas Aces 99-89 to tie the series at 1-1, with Game 3 scheduled for Thursday in Las Vegas.
- ▪A'ja Wilson was assessed a technical foul after confronting a fan who allegedly pointed and shouted at her following a foul on Sophie Cunningham.
- ▪Kelsey Mitchell contributed 26 points for the Fever, while the Aces closed the gap to within five points after Clark fouled out with under three minutes remaining.
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Caitlin Clark celebrates during the second half of Tuesday’s game. Photograph: Michael Conroy/APView image in fullscreenCaitlin Clark celebrates during the second half of Tuesday’s game. Photograph: Michael Conroy/APWNBAWNBA playoffs: Caitlin Clark shines in Fever win as A’ja Wilson confronts fan after Cunningham foulClark has 27 points and 15 assists in Indiana winWilson assessed technical foul after confrontationAssociated PressTue 29 Sep 2026 22.44 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAll Caitlin Clark wanted was one more chance to play this season. She delivered a masterpiece.
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