Aces Rack Up Fourteen Straight Wins: Las Vegas Dominates While Indiana Secures Playoff Berth in WNBA Action
The WNBA postseason race is heating up, with several teams vying for playoff spots and records being broken.
In a crucial game, the Indiana Fever secured their spot in the WNBA postseason following a hard-fought win over the Washington Mystics. Natasha Howard led the Fever with 17 points, while Aliyah Boston added 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. However, the Fever's victory came at a cost, as they have lost five players for the season due to injuries.
Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Aces continue to impress, extending their winning streak to 14 games, a franchise record. A'ja Wilson, the Aces' star player, scored 31 points and had 11 rebounds in their game against the Chicago Sky, marking the 13th time this season she has scored at least 30 points. Wilson's performance, along with Julie Allemand's career-high 21 points and 5 steals for the Sparks, helped the Aces move into a tie for second place in the WNBA standings with Atlanta Dream, who also boast a record of 28-14.
The Phoenix Mercury, one game behind Las Vegas and Atlanta, are also in the mix, looking to clinch a playoff spot.
The Atlanta Dream and Las Vegas Aces' performances moved the Los Angeles Sparks to remain in playoff contention, as they managed to defeat the Dallas Wings. Paige Bueckers, the Wings' 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick, put up a valiant effort with 18 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to secure a win for Dallas, who are currently on a 10-game losing streak.
In other news, the Minnesota Lynx (33-9) currently hold the No. 1 overall seed and home-court advantage in the playoffs, while the Chicago Sky's Angel Reese was suspended for two games due to technical foul accumulation. Reese, who expressed her frustrations with the Chicago Sky organization and mentioned she might leave if the franchise doesn't improve, did not play in their game against the Las Vegas Aces due to a back injury, as announced at halftime.
As the WNBA season reaches its climax, the race for the playoffs is heating up, with several teams battling it out for a chance to compete in the postseason. The Indiana Fever have secured their spot, but the race for the remaining spots is far from over. Stay tuned for more updates from the WNBA.
