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Chelsea Gray’s Two Buzzer‑Beaters Lift Aces Over Fever in 86‑84 OT Win

Aces’ comeback decided at the buzzer exposed late‑game miscues by Caitlin Clark, altered playoff math, left her listed as probable with a back issue for the next game.

Overview

  • Chelsea Gray hit a 3 at the end of regulation to force overtime and another 3 at the buzzer in OT to give Las Vegas an 86‑84 win over Indiana.
  • Caitlin Clark missed two free throws with seven seconds left in regulation, committed a turnover late in overtime that led directly to the winning shot, and finished with 20 points, eight assists and eight turnovers.
  • The Aces erased a 20‑point Indiana lead with large runs late in the second quarter and early in the third, turning a 42‑22 deficit into a comeback that swung the game.
  • The Fever logged 21 turnovers and gave up 12 offensive rebounds, points coach Stephanie White said were decisive, and the team also addressed a courtside security incident with a statement saying no code violation was found.
  • The loss moved Indiana to 19‑12 and Las Vegas to 22‑9, tightened the playoff race, increased public and media scrutiny of Clark’s closing play, and left Clark listed as probable (back) for the Fever’s next game.