The Stakes Are High: Las Vegas Aces One Win From WNBA Finals After Defeating Indiana Fever In Game 3

The Las Vegas Aces are "ALL IN" and just one win away from booking their ticket to the WNBA Finals.

Under the bright lights and high stakes of the playoff stage, the Aces need just one more win against the Indiana Fever to return to the Finals and keep their chase for a third franchise championship alive.

The Aces and Fever meet again in Indianapolis on Sunday. If the Aces win, it's off to the Finals for them. If the Fever win, they'll face off again in Las Vegas on Tuesday night.

The stakes are high, but the Aces are showing they can handle the pressure.

After losing Game 1 of the Semifinals to the Fever, they came back with vengeance and dominated in Game 2. They did the same in Game 3, taking the W, 84-72, and leading the series 2-1. They are now just one win away from heading to the Finals.

Jackie Young had a game-high 25 points, A'ja Wilson added 13 points, NaLyssa Smith scored 16 points, Chelsea Gray recorded 15 points, and Dana Evans added 10 points.

After the winning the game, Young was asked what made this win special. The team shared the video on their IG page.

"I think just taking care of business this first game on their home court," she said. "Not getting too caught up in the crowd and staying solid with who we are."

She was also asked about the fight the team has playing together.

"We're super close. We all get along. We all love each other," she said. "And so it's just super special to be playing out there with each other. We all have the same goal and that's to win a championship."

She also said, "the job's not finished" and they will "take care of business."

Fans were happy to hear from Young and took to the comments to share their thoughts.

"Jackie!!!! Good game girl! Def earned the silent assassin title," one fan wrote. Another added, "Jackie took control of the situation!!!!!" And a third added, "She's definitely a true beastress."

The Aces shared an "appreciation" post for Smith on IG after Game 3 and it didn't take long for fans to hop into the comment section to share some positive thoughts.

"Love seeing her shine on this team! This just shows how important it is to be on the right team with the right people," one fan wrote. Another said, "She has been showing up and showing out… I know her heart is full and she is so happy!! All she needs is that chip."

And there were plenty more where those came from! Everyone had uplifting and empowering comments to share about Smith joining the Aces.

"Lyss needed the Aces & A’ja in her life. She been hooopin & smiling while doing it!" one fan wrote. Another added, "When your work environment fosters growth, happiness and excellence follow. Kudos Lyss, your hard work will pay off!"

BetMGM and the Aces partnered for their inaugural "Steals for Meals" initiative during the regular season. The partnership turned into a huge win for the Aces local community.

According to a press release sent to The Blast about the partnership, "Thanks to 173 steals by the Las Vegas Aces during regular season home games, BetMGM donated nearly 3,800 meals to The Just One Project, a local nonprofit addressing food insecurity in the Las Vegas Valley."

"Steals for Meals" was launched in May as part of a multiyear partnership between the Aces and BetMGM. For every home game steal during the regular WNBA season, BetMGM donated $50 to The Just One Project. The official check presentation took place during the Aces vs. Storm opening playoff game on September 14.

The Aces will face the Fever on Sunday in Indianapolis. Tipoff is 12 p.m. PT.

If the Aces win the game, the series is over, and they advance to the Finals. If the Fever wins, they force Game 4 which will be held in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

The 2025 WNBA Finals begins on Friday, Oct. 3 and could run until Oct. 17 if a Game 7 becomes necessary.