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A'ja Wilson stars as Aces oust Fever from WNBA playoffs
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Key Points:
- A'ja Wilson led the Las Vegas Aces with 36 points and 10 rebounds in their 94-83 win over the Indiana Fever, advancing the Aces to the WNBA semifinals for the eighth consecutive season.
- Despite a confrontation with a fan in Game 2 resulting in a technical foul, Wilson chose to focus on the game and not let the incident distract her or the team.
- The Aces overcame the absence of starting forward Stephanie Talbot due to injury, with guards Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young playing 40 minutes each and contributing significantly to the victory.
- Indiana's Kelsey Mitchell scored 23 points, but a late foul call and unsuccessful challenge shifted momentum back to the Aces, who held on for the win.
- The Aces await the winner of the Dallas-Golden State series in the semifinals, aiming for their fourth WNBA championship, while Wilson is poised to earn her fifth MVP award.
