Amoore +13 as Mystics beat Caitlin Clark's Fever in OT

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Las Vegas Aces 101 def. Connecticut Sun 94 (Final)

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Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, Connecticut

Quarter Scores: 28-20, 26-24, 25-27, 22-23

The Aces improved to 3-1 behind a dominant 45-point performance from reigning MVP A'ja Wilson, who overwhelmed Connecticut on 15-from-18 shooting and a perfect 13-of-13 from the free-throw line.

Las Vegas shot 60% from the field and generated efficient offence throughout the night behind Wilson and veteran point guard Chelsea Gray, who finished with 12 points and 10 assists. The Aces produced 24 assists on 35 made field goals and consistently punished Connecticut in half-court sets.

Australian forward Stephanie Talbot played 22 minutes in the road win, finishing with one point, two assists and one rebound. Talbot’s defensive versatility again earned significant rotation minutes, with Las Vegas +9 during her time on the floor.

Connecticut dropped to 0-4 despite balanced scoring and strong bench production. Rookie guard Hailey Van Lith scored 17 points on 7-from-11 shooting, while Saniya Rivers added 14 points and seven assists off the bench.

The Sun attempted 23 more shots than Las Vegas but shot just 44% from the field and committed 13 turnovers. Connecticut also struggled to contain Wilson inside, allowing the reigning MVP to repeatedly attack single coverage and draw fouls.

Game Snapshot

• Las Vegas shot 35-from-58 (60%) from the field
• A’ja Wilson scored 45 points in 32 minutes
• Chelsea Gray recorded a 12-point, 10-assist double-double
• Connecticut won rebounds 32-28 but shot 9-from-25 from three
• Las Vegas outscored Connecticut 25-13 at the free-throw line

Australians Watch

Stephanie Talbot (Las Vegas Aces) – 22 minutes, 1 point, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1-from-2 FT, +9.

By the Numbers

• Las Vegas: 60 FG% │ 46 3PT% │ 78 FT% │ 24 assists │ 17 turnovers
• Connecticut: 44 FG% │ 36 3PT% │ 87 FT% │ 24 assists │ 13 turnovers

Washington Mystics 104 def. Indiana Fever 102 (OT)

Gainbridge Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, Indiana

Quarter Scores: 21-28, 20-9, 26-21, 22-31, 15-13

The Mystics moved to 2-1 after surviving an overtime shootout led by rookie stars Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, who combined for 55 points and 19 rebounds in the road win over Indiana.

Washington shot 56% from the field and dominated inside, generating 44 rebounds and 38 made field goals despite committing 20 turnovers. Citron scored a game-high 30 points on 10-from-14 shooting, while Iriafen added 25 points and 13 rebounds in another dominant frontcourt performance.

Australian rookie guard Georgia Amoore played 24 minutes for Washington, finishing with seven points and four assists. Amoore knocked down a three-pointer, controlled tempo in stretches and was +13 during her minutes.

Fellow Australian Ally Wilson added three points in nine minutes off the bench, hitting 1-from-3 from beyond the arc while also recording a block.

Indiana erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter behind another high-volume scoring night from Caitlin Clark, who finished with 32 points, eight assists and seven made threes. Kelsey Mitchell added 24 points, but the Fever struggled with efficiency, shooting just 39% from the field despite attempting 24 more shots than Washington.

The Mystics controlled the paint throughout the night behind Shakira Austin, who contributed 19 points, nine rebounds and three blocks.

Game Snapshot

• Washington shot 38-from-68 (56%) from the field
• Indiana attempted 42 three-pointers and hit 17
• Sonia Citron scored 30 points on 71% shooting
• Caitlin Clark finished with 32 points and eight assists
• Washington out-rebounded Indiana 44-29

Australians Watch

Georgia Amoore (Washington Mystics) – 24 minutes, 7 points, 4 assists, 1-from-2 from three, 2 turnovers, +13.

Ally Wilson (Washington Mystics) – 9 minutes, 3 points, 1 rebound, 1 block, 1-from-3 from three.

By the Numbers

• Washington: 56 FG% │ 38 3PT% │ 79 FT% │ 44 rebounds │ 18 assists
• Indiana: 39 FG% │ 40 3PT% │ 68 FT% │ 21 assists │ 11 turnovers

Los Angeles Sparks 99 def. Toronto Tempo 95 (Final)

Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, California

Quarter Scores: 28-17, 18-21, 28-25, 25-32

The Sparks held off a late Toronto rally to secure their first home win of the season behind efficient offensive performances from Kelsey Plum and Nneka Ogwumike.

Los Angeles shot a blistering 64% from the field, with five starters scoring in double figures. Plum finished with 27 points and nine assists on 10-from-16 shooting, while Ogwumike added 20 points on 8-from-11 from the field.

Toronto head coach Sandy Brondello watched her side trim a 16-point deficit to four late in the fourth quarter after a strong bench spark led by rookie Kiki Rice and Lithuanian forward Laura Juskaite.

Brittney Sykes carried the Tempo offensively with 27 points, seven assists and four steals, repeatedly attacking the rim and getting to the free-throw line where she finished 11-of-11.

Toronto made 12 three-pointers and shot 95% from the foul line, but defensive breakdowns and transition coverage issues allowed the Sparks to score efficiently throughout the night. Los Angeles recorded 37-from-58 shooting overall and generated 26 assists.

Rice provided an important fourth-quarter lift for Toronto with 11 points in 21 minutes, hitting 3-from-4 from beyond the arc, while Juskaite contributed 16 points, four assists and four steals off the bench.

Game Snapshot

• Los Angeles shot 64% from the field
• Kelsey Plum finished with 27 points and nine assists
• Brittney Sykes scored 27 points for Toronto
• Toronto hit 12-from-33 from three-point range
• The Sparks assisted on 26 of 37 made field goals

Tempo Contributors

• Brittney Sykes – 27 points, 7 assists, 4 steals
• Laura Juskaite – 16 points, 4 assists, 4 steals
• Kiki Rice – 11 points, 3-from-4 from three
• Nyara Sabally – 14 points, 9 rebounds

By the Numbers

• Toronto: 44 FG% │ 36 3PT% │ 95 FT% │ 26 rebounds │ 13 turnovers
• Los Angeles: 64 FG% │ 43 3PT% │ 80 FT% │ 26 assists │ 24 rebounds

Phoenix Mercury 91 def. Chicago Sky 83 (Final)

Footprint Center – Phoenix, Arizona

Quarter Scores: 23-17, 22-18, 24-24, 22-24

The Mercury improved to 2-2 after controlling the game at the free-throw line and riding a huge shooting night from Jovana Nogic against Chicago.

Phoenix attempted 41 free throws and converted 37, repeatedly attacking the paint and forcing the Sky into foul trouble. Nogic led the way with 27 points, knocking down five three-pointers and finishing 10-of-11 at the stripe.

Australian veteran Sami Whitcomb did not play due to a left knee issue, while fellow Australian Anneli Maley was a coach’s decision DNP for Phoenix.

Alyssa Thomas delivered another all-around performance with 17 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, while Kahleah Copper added 17 points despite shooting 3-from-16 from the field by getting to the line 10 times.

Chicago stayed within reach behind Rickea Jackson, who scored a game-high 29 points with four made threes, but the Sky struggled to generate efficient offence overall. Chicago shot just 43% from the field and 27% from beyond the arc.

The Mercury dominated the glass 40-27 and collected 10 offensive rebounds, helping offset a 39% shooting night.

Game Snapshot

• Phoenix attempted 41 free throws and made 37
• Jovana Nogic scored 27 points on 6-from-11 shooting
• Alyssa Thomas posted 17 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists
• Chicago shot 6-from-22 from three-point range
• Phoenix won rebounds 40-27

Australians Watch

Sami Whitcomb (Phoenix Mercury) – DNP (left knee).

Anneli Maley (Phoenix Mercury) – DNP (coach’s decision).

By the Numbers

• Chicago: 43 FG% │ 27 3PT% │ 73 FT% │ 27 rebounds │ 16 assists
• Phoenix: 39 FG% │ 29 3PT% │ 90 FT% │ 40 rebounds │ 15 turnovers

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