The Indiana Fever overpowered the Las Vegas Aces 81-54, ending a 16-game skid against the defending champions that stretched back to 2019. The result lifts Indiana to 9-8, moving the club above .500 and injecting fresh momentum into its playoff push. Guard Kelsey Mitchell paced the Fever with 25 points and six assists, while reigning Rookie of the Year Aliyah Boston added 20 points and seven rebounds. Indiana held Las Vegas to its lowest point total of the season, turning a nine-point halftime margin into a 27-point rout with stifling second-half defense and balanced scoring.