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Aces Find Rhythm, Blast Fever 90-68

After a subpar performance last Sunday in Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals, the Las Vegas regained the form that saw them win their final 16 games of the regular season. The Aces looked like that unstoppable freight train that won 17 in row on Tuesday night throttling the Indiana Fever 90-68 at a loud and proud Michelob Ultra Arena inside the Mandalay Bay.

The Game 2 thrashing evened the best of five series 1-1. Las Vegas came out focused and ready for battle and outplayed Indiana at both ends of the court while playing with that Aces swagger in dominating the Fever.

A'ja Wilson, who had a poor shooting night (6 of 22) in Game 1, looked everything like the four-time MVP in Game 2, connecting on 10 of 18 shots accounting for 25 points while grabbing nine rebounds and having five steals.

The Aces had more than just Wilson on Tuesday night. NaLyssa Smith, playing against her old team had a career playoff high of 18 points on 7 of 9 shooting while securing seven rebounds. Chelsea Gray set the tone early by dishing dimes to her teammates. Gray had 10 of the Aces 22 assists while Jackie Young chipped in with 13 points. Jewell Loyd and Dana Evans each had 10 points off the bench.

Las Vegas scored 26 points in the opening quarter and quickly formed a double-digit lead. Leading 46-35 at the half, the Aces put on an 11-0 run in the middle of the third quarter to build a comfortable 63-44 cushion and eventually led by as many as 26 points.

The defense was spot on also as the Aces forced 22 Indiana turnovers resulting in 28 points. Las Vegas shot 54 percent from the field while holding the Fever to only 41 percent shooting.

The series now shifts to Indiana where the teams will play Games 3 and 4 in front of 17,000 fans at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which was also the home of this year's WNBA All-Star game in July and last season's NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Aces lost both regular season meetings in Indianapolis, 81-54 on July 3rd and 80-70 on July 24th. Game 3 is Friday at 4:30 pm and Sunday at 12:00pm. All times are pacific.