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2026 WNBA playoffs: A'ja Wilson scores 38 to lead Aces' blowout over Fever in Game 1 of first-round series

Carrying their late-season momentum into the postseason, the defending champions opened their title defense strongly by defeating the Indiana Fever 102-85 in the initial contest of their first-round playoff matchup. The third-seeded squad had previously secured four victories in their last five regular-season contests, setting the stage for a dominant opening performance.

A'ja Wilson spearheaded the victory with a massive statistical output consisting of 38 points, 16 boards, and 4 blocks. Her historic first-half performance featured 22 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 steals, establishing a milestone as the opening half's first player to reach those combined thresholds.

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