Indiana Fever Roll The Dice, Push Las Vegas Aces To Do-Or-Die Game 5

A tough Sunday afternoon game leads the Indiana Fever one step closer to locking the Las Vegas Aces out of the Finals. The do-or-die Game 5 is set for Tuesday night in Las Vegas.

The Fever refused to fold easily, defeating the Aces in Game 4 of the Semifinals, 90-83, forcing a decisive Game 5 on Tuesday night. With the series now tied, the winner-take-all matchup in Las Vegas will determine which team will advance to the WNBA Finals beginning at the end of the week.

During Sunday's game, Aces star A'ja Wilson's 31 points pushed her to now have the "2nd-most 30+ point games in WNBA playoff history."

Jackie Young added 18 points, Chelsea Gray scored 12 points, NaLyssa Smith had 8 points, and Jewell Loyd added 6 points.

While fans were excited for Wilson's 31 points, many took to the comments to share their thoughts on the officiating.

"Now is a good time for coaches to come together and make a strong stand against the officiating. 34-11 FTs...insane. And the other team only won by 7. Players walking on the floor, being disrespectful to the players, cursing at the refs, etc. Yet everyone else has to be on their best behavior. Ruining the love of the game," one fan wrote.

Another added, "it’s okay ladies, y'all played your hardest, the series isn’t over ik a comeback coming on Tuesday, these refs wasn’t calling any fouls and that’s the crazy part, because y'all barely was at the free throw line, but Tuesday let’s lock it in."

One other shared, "Yeah....but the refs didn't like that. So now she has to do it again in Vegas."

Wilson has etched her name deeper into WNBA history, adding to her legacy by becoming the seventh player in league history to surpass 1,000 career postseason points during Sunday's game.

The reigning MVP reached the milestone early the game, further cementing her legacy as one of the game's most dominant playoff performers.

The team shared a post about the milestone on Instagram and fans positive thoughts in the comment section.

"M'VP for a reason," one fan wrote. Another added, "A'thousand reasons to smile again."

Wilson also moved into fourth for most playoff field goals made in league history with her fourth bucket of the game.

One fan shared, "Every time she is playing breaks another record!" and another said, "Yes maam. Records on records!!"

For true sports fans, a visit to Hall of Excellence inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas is a must! And Aces fans will happy to know there are some exciting pieces from the team in the museum.

This world-class museum officially opened its doors back in June 2025. Created in partnership with Tom Brady, the Tom Brady Family Collection, and sportscasting legend Jim Gray and his wife Frann Vettor-Gray, the museum is a great place for sports fans to not only see important memorabilia up close, but to also learn more about it.

"The Hall of Excellence is about more than preserving history - it is about celebrating the relentless pursuit of greatness," Tom Brady said, according to a press release sent to The Blast. "These moments, these legends, they remind us of what it possible when passion and hard work come together, and they inspire us to chase our own legacies."

Inside the Hall of Excellence is a special treat for Aces fans - Wilson's jersey, two Aces championship rings, and trophy.

In addition to the Aces memorabilia, basketball fans will also enjoy seeing jerseys, photos, shoes, and more from other basketball stars. A few basketball displays include Stephen Curry's shoes, Shaquille O'Neal trophy, LeBron James jerseys, Charles Barkley jersey, Dream Team basketball and ring, and more.

Hall of Excellence is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is located on the second floor of Fontainebleau Las Vegas. For more information, visit their website.

The Fever and Aces will meet again on Tuesday night at Michelob ULTRA Arena inside Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for a do-or-die, winner takes all game. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. PT.

If the Aces win, they advance to the Finals, which begins on Friday, Oct. 3. If the Phoenix Mercury win their series, Game 1 will be held in Las Vegas. If the Minnesota Lynx win, Game 1 will be held in Minnesota.