Las Vegas Aces On SI

Aces Travel to Face Fever in Crucial Cross-Conference Matchup

The Aces visit the Fever on Thursday in a key showdown between two playoff contenders battling to stay above .500.
Jacobo Garrido|
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) runs a play Thursday, July 3, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Las Vegas Aces, 81-54.
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) runs a play Thursday, July 3, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Las Vegas Aces, 81-54. | Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

INDIANAPOLIS — The Las Vegas Aces will look to build momentum on the road Thursday night when they take on the Indiana Fever in a pivotal cross-conference battle at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Both teams enter the contest with nearly identical records the Aces at 12-11 and the Fever at 12-12 and are vying for improved playoff positioning. Indiana is coming off a 98-84 loss to the New York Liberty despite a 29-point effort from Kelsey Mitchell, who has averaged 21.8 points over her last 10 games.

Las Vegas, led by two-time MVP A’ja Wilson, enters with a 6-4 mark over its last 10 games. Wilson has been a consistent force this season, averaging 22.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game.

The Fever have played well at home, going 7-6 in Indianapolis, while the Aces have struggled on the road with a 5-7 record. Indiana has the slight edge from behind the arc, making 8.0 threes per game just ahead of the 7.4 allowed by Las Vegas.

This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season. The Fever dominated the last matchup on July 3 with an 81-54 win, as Mitchell led the way with 25 points. Wilson dropped 29 in the loss for the Aces.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Fever will be without rookie star Caitlin Clark (groin).

More Las Vegas Aces News

Published | Modified
Jacobo Garrido
JACOBO GARRIDO

Jacobo Garrido is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a focus on multimedia and broadcast reporting. During his time at CSULB, he worked as a field reporter for Dig en Español magazine, covering topics impacting the Latino community in Long Beach and surrounding areas. He also reported and produced campus news content, gaining hands-on experience in writing, editing, and on-camera storytelling. After graduating, Jacobo served as the national news correspondent for L28 News for over three years, where he wrote, shot, and edited weekly news segments covering major stories across the country. His experience spans live sports coverage, community profiles, and digital-first storytelling, with a passion for sharing stories that reflect and connect with diverse audiences.

Home/Analysis