Fever vs. Aces live score, updates, highlights from WNBA quarterfinals Game 3 of 2026 playoffs

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There is ample star power in the Fever and Aces' first-round series. It was only right the tilt would go to a decisive third game.

Indiana overcame a dour showing in Game 1 to capture a momentous win in Game 2, emerging as 99-89 victors following another Caitlin Clark masterpiece. The Fever phenom will look to recreate her heroics in the final game of the series; in Game 2, she posted the first-ever 25-point, 15-assist game in league history.

She should get all she could handle in the form of Las Vegas and its talismanic presence in the paint, A'ja Wilson. The presumptive WNBA MVP fell short of her heroics in Game 1. And yet, she looks in ideal position to author a memorable display in the series finale. If she does, it's hard to imagine a scenario where Becky Hammon's side won't succeed.

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Fever vs. Aces live updates, highlights from Game 3 of WNBA playoff series

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10:48 p.m. —  Hines-Allen hits a pair of free throws, and all of a sudden, it's a six-point game. The Fever are alive, hanging around late in the third quarter.

10:43 p.m. — Chelsea Gray for three! She picks up her first shot from deep of the night to make it a 12-point Las Vegas advantage.

10:32 p.m. — A'ja Wilson is cooking. After downing a three, she's up to 28 points on the night to push the Vegas lead to 10, on the verge of blowing this game open by herself. The Fever have fallen behind after their strong start, with Clark managing just two points since the first quarter.

10:25 p.m. — The second half is underway in Las Vegas.

Halftime: Aces 54, Fever 48

10:08 p.m. — At the break, Las Vegas leads by six. Clark added a pair of free throws at the end of the quarter and has 13 points with four assists, but Wilson has proved far too much to handle for Indiana.

The Aces are two quarters from advancing if they can hold on.

10:05 p.m. — Well on her way to another big night, Wilson is over 20 points in this elimination game.

9:58 p.m. — Myisha Hines-Allen is getting hot, picking up a quick eight points off the bench to keep the Fever fighting. With halftime approaching, the Aces are answering every Fever push.

9:50 p.m. — Some huge hustle from Sophie Cunningham:

9:45 p.m. — It's been a back-and-forth second quarter so far, and like usual, Wilson is dominating. She's got 15 points so far, lifting the Las Vegas offense while carrying a four-point lead.

End of first quarter: Fever 31, Aces 31

9:32 p.m. — Here comes Las Vegas. After a slower start, the defending champions take the lead just before the end of the first quarter, then Sophie Cunningham answers to tie it at 31. They're all even after one frame.

9:22 p.m. — Eight points for Wilson. Eight points for Clark. The stars are doing their thing again to open Game 3, with the Fever holding onto a slim lead.

9:18 p.m. — Already, Caitlin Clark and Brianna Turner receive double technicals. Turner tried to walk into the Fever huddle, receiving a push from Clark:

9:11 p.m. — It's a strong start for Indiana, an 10-2 run in the first few minutes with Caitlin Clark also hitting a three. She's got a quick five points.

9:09 p.m. — They are officially underway in Game 3! Kelsey Mitchell opens the scoring with a shot from deep.

Pregame

8:50 p.m. — The official starting lineups tonight:

8:27 p.m. — Officially no injury concerns for the Fever tonight:

7:44 p.m. — If there's been one thing working for Indiana so far in this series, it's playing through Clark:

7:42 p.m. — The Fever have arrived for Game 3.

7:41 p.m. — It's all on the line tonight. A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark were the stars in Game 2. Who will lead their team to the next round?

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Where to watch Fever vs. Aces tonight

Fever vs. Aces start time

  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 1
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET

Fever vs. Aces is scheduled for a 9 p.m. ET tip-off on Thursday.

The game will be played at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas

What channel is Fever vs. Aces on today?

  • TV Channel: USA Network, CNBC
  • Live Stream: DIRECTV, Fubo

Fever vs. Aces Game 3 will be simulcast live on USA Network and CNBC.

Fans looking to stream the game can turn to DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users.

Aces vs. Fever series schedule

DateGameTime (ET)Watch/ResultSun., Sept. 27Game 1 at Las Vegas4 p.m.Aces 102, Fever 85Tues., Sept. 29Game 2 at Indiana6:30 p.m.Fever 99, Aces 98Thurs., Oct. 1Game 3 at Las Vegas*9 p.m.USA, CNBC, DIRECTV

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