Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell & Indiana Fever OVERWHELM A’Ja Wilson & LV Aces Without Caitlin Clark
The Indiana Fever just proved something that will make every Caitlin Clark fan’s heart beam with pride.
They absolutely destroyed A’Ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces by 27 points.
But Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, Sophie Cunningham, Lexie Hull, Aari McDonald, and Natasha Howard had other plans.
Wait until you hear the three words Mitchell said after the game that perfectly captures this magical moment.
Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell & Indiana Fever Overwhelm A’ja Wilson & Aces — Without Caitlin Clark
When the Indiana Fever stepped onto the court against the Las Vegas Aces, nobody gave them a chance — and who could blame them? Their superstar, Caitlin Clark, was out with a groin injury. Veteran leadership had walked out the door. A key contributor was overseas. They hadn’t beaten the defending champion Aces since 2019. And yet, on this unforgettable night, the Fever didn’t just survive — they dominated.
The sold-out Gainbridge Fieldhouse was buzzing with cautious hope, but it quickly turned into an eruption of pride. With Clark on the sidelines in street clothes, the rest of the Fever proved they were far more than just a one-star show.
Kelsey Mitchell led the charge. The sharpshooter torched Las Vegas from deep, hit clutch buckets whenever the Aces tried to rally, and played with the fire of a leader who had been waiting for this moment. Her three words after the game said it all: “We deserve it.”
And they did. Aliyah Boston bullied the paint, finally getting the post touches she’d craved. She battled the reigning MVP A’ja Wilson head-to-head and came out on top, scoring, rebounding, and setting the tone for a statement win. Natasha Howard, fresh off a Commissioner’s Cup MVP performance, anchored the defense with crucial stops and relentless energy.
What made this win so stunning wasn’t just the 27-point margin — it was how they did it. They held the high-powered Aces to just 26% shooting. They shut down passing lanes, doubled Wilson relentlessly, and turned defense into unstoppable offense. Every loose ball felt like it belonged to Indiana.
For the Fever, this blowout wasn’t just a win on the scoreboard. It was a declaration to every critic who called them the Caitlin Clark Show. Even without their transcendent rookie, this roster proved it can hang with — and embarrass — the league’s best.
Now, imagine what happens when Clark returns. Her pace, vision, and range combined with Mitchell’s shooting, Boston’s inside dominance, and Howard’s defense? Suddenly, the Fever don’t just look like a team with potential — they look like a contender.
So to every Fever fan who stuck with this team through the losses, the rebuilds, the doubters — this was your night too. Kelsey Mitchell said it best: We deserve it.
