{
  "id": 11374403,
  "title": "A’ja Wilson sends strong message to opponents that playing Aces in playoffs is different beast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/aja-wilson-sends-strong-message-to-opponents-that-playing-aces-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T06:21:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ja-wilson-sends-strong-message-062152967.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A’ja Wilson delivered a powerful message to her opponents, emphasizing that competing in the playoffs is a whole different experience compared to the regular season. The Las Vegas Aces secured a decisive 94-83 victory over the Indiana Fever in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series, advancing to the semifinals. Wilson's exceptional performance was on full display as she scored 36 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and delivered two blocks in 37 minutes of play. Following the game, Wilson delivered a stark warning to her competitors, stating, \"Regular season's cute... But this is the moment that we live for.\" Her teammates rallied around her, with Chelsea Gray scoring 23 points and Jackie Young contributing 18 points alongside seven rebounds and seven assists. Wilson has now reached the No. 2 spot on the list of most double-doubles in playoff history, trailing only Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury with 31. The Aces will face the winner of the Game 3 matchup between the Golden State Valkyries and the Dallas Wings in the semifinals, marking their eighth consecutive appearance in this crucial stage of the tournament.",
  "summary": "A’ja Wilson looked like she could still play a fifth quarter after the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever , 94-83, in Game 3 of their first-round series in the playoffs on Thursday to advance to the semifinals. Wilson treated the home crowd at Michelob ULTRA Arena to another masterful performance, finishing with a game-high 36 points on […] The post A’ja Wilson sends strong message to…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "3-point shooting costly as Indiana Fever season ends in loss to Aces, A'ja Wilson",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/3-point-shooting-costly-as-indiana-fever-season-ends-in-loss-to-aces",
        "published": "2026-10-02T03:40:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}