A'ja Wilson heads into winner-take-all Game 3 against Indiana

Tipoff is 9 p.m. ET in Las Vegas.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The calm before she brings the storm ⚡ A'ja Wilson is preparing for a win or go home battle against Indy after logging Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Wilson enters the elimination game after posting 22 points, nine rebounds, three steals and two assists in Game 2. The deciding game will send either Las Vegas or Indiana to the WNBA semifinals.

Why it matters: Las Vegas took Game 1 behind Wilson before Indiana answered in Game 2, leaving the series to one final night. ESPN reported Wilson will avoid further discipline after the Game 2 fan confrontation, keeping Las Vegas' top star available for the decider.

By the numbers: Wilson has 60 points and 25 rebounds through the first two games of the series after a 38-point, 16-rebound Game 1 and a 22-point, nine-rebound Game 2.

What to watch: Game 3 tips at 9 p.m. ET on USA Network. The winner moves on to the semifinals.

Sources

@WNBA 2026-10-02T00:39:18.115964+00:00

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

WNBAPreviewA'Ja Wilson

Follow WNBA Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportWNBA

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →