{
  "id": 10820941,
  "title": "Caitlin Clark powers Indiana Fever to series-tying win vs Las Vegas Aces",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/caitlin-clark-powers-indiana-fever-to-series-tying-win-vs-las-vegas",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T01:00:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/caitlin-clark-powers-indiana-fever-010055246.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Fever rebounded from an early deficit to secure a thrilling 98-89 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in Game 2 of the WNBA Playoffs. Caitlin Clark was the star of the night, finishing with 27 points, 15 assists and six rebounds before being ejected with six minutes remaining. Here is a breakdown of the Fever's performance and its implications for the series. Highlights of the Indiana Fever's win against the Las Vegas Aces Clark's impact: After a controversial technical foul, Clark's aggressive playmaking and scoring ignited the Fever's momentum. She helped Indiana turn an 11-point deficit into a five-point lead at halftime, and the team turned that into a 15-point advantage in the third quarter. Raven Johnson's contributions: Rookie Johnson stepped up in Clark's absence, providing crucial defense and scoring in the second quarter. Her three-point play early in the second quarter helped Indiana take a five-point lead into halftime. Withholding momentum: Despite a strong fourth quarter from the Aces, Indiana maintained their lead and ultimately won the game. What the Indiana Fever's win means The victory extends the Fever's season and sets up a crucial Game 3 in Las Vegas on Thursday. The team will look to continue building on their strong performance and push towards their first playoff series win.",
  "summary": "Caitlin Clark may not have finished the game due to fouling out, but she led the Fever out of a slump to force a winner-take-all game. Here's what stood out.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "After the Aces 'humbled' the Fever, Indiana's season is on the line against a reigning WNBA champion in its element",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/after-the-aces-humbled-the-fever-indianas-season-is-on-the-line",
        "published": "2026-09-28T01:43:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Caitlin Clark, Fever swing back to force Game 3 vs. Aces",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/caitlin-clark-fever-swing-back-to-force-game-3-vs-aces-10848812",
        "published": "2026-09-30T03:37:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}