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Jackie Young help Aces knock on WNBA Finals door with key Game 3 win vs Fever

Published September 27, 2025, 1:48 PMPao Ambat
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Only one win separates the Las Vegas Aces from their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2023 after a critical Game 3 road win against the Indiana Fever.

Behind Jackie Young’s strong play, the Las Vegas Aces took Game 3 to move ahead 2-1 in their semifinal series against the Indiana Fever. | Photo: WNBA

With MVP A’ja Wilson struggling, the Las Vegas Aces leaned on Jackie Young to move within one win of the WNBA Finals.

Young unloaded 25 points as the Aces pulled away late to beat the Indiana Fever, 84-72, in Game 3 to seize a a 2-1 lead in their semifinal series.

The two-time champion added five rebounds, four assists and shot 9-for-14 from the field to carry the load for Las Vegas, who are one win away from their first Finals appearance since 2023. 

Game 4 is set for Monday, September 29.

Wilson finished with 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks, but the four-time MVP struggled with her shooting, going 6-for-20. 

NaLyssa Smith had 16 points and four blocks, while Chelsea Gray added 15.

The Aces led 59-56 entering the fourth quarter, then opened the frame on a 12-3 run to build a 71-59 cushion and never looked back.

Meanwhile, Kelsey Mitchell paced Indiana with 21 points, while Lexie Hull had 16 points and 10 rebounds. 


Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.

Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.