Las Vegas Aces vs Indiana Fever, September 27, 2026: Aces lead 27–23 at end of first quarter

On September 27, 2026, in the game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever, the Aces led 27–23 at the end of the first quarter, with 4 seconds left on the clock.

According to Bleacher Report, in the closing moments of the first quarter Aliyah Boston first missed her first free throw but made the second, after a foul caused by Brianna Turner that impacted the game’s rhythm; the Fever also got an offensive rebound. In those moments the Aces had changed their lineup, with Mai Yamamoto, Jackie Young, Jewell Loyd, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus and Chelsea Gray on the court.

Indiana Fever published updates on the players’ status, listing Caitlin Clark as available and Aliyah Boston also as available due to a lower right leg concern, while there had earlier been reports listing Clark as probable and Boston as questionable; Damiris Dantas and Ty Harris were marked NWT for their respective issues. Also, Bleacher Report reported the Associated Press’s season awards decisions, where A’ja was named Player of the Year, Clark received the comeback award and Angel Reese was honored as Defensive Player of the Year.