A'ja Wilson set for decisive Game 3 in Las Vegas

Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 59m1 min read

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What happened: Wilson enters the decider after Las Vegas and Indiana split the first two games of the series. She opened with 38 points and 16 rebounds in Game 1, then posted 22 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists in Game 2.

Why it matters: A semifinal berth turns on the result, making Wilson the central figure in a season-defining night for Las Vegas. The stakes rose without any added roster disruption after Wilson avoided further discipline following the Game 2 fan confrontation.

By the numbers: Wilson has 60 points and 25 rebounds through the first two games of the series.

What to watch: Watch whether Las Vegas can get back to the Game 1 version of Wilson's scoring load in the win-or-go-home finale.

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