Thursday's game also marked the return of NaLyssa Smith to Indianapolis following her offseason trade from the Fever. The former No. 2 overall pick, who spent the first three years of her career in Indiana, was traded to the Dallas Wings in February as part of the Sophie Cunningham deal.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points, Aliya Boston added 20 and the Indiana Fever, without the injured Caitlyn Clark, beat Las Vegas 81-54 and snapped a 16-game losing streak against the Aces.

Las Vegas is 39-19 all-time against the Fever and 19-9 on the road. The Aces carry a 16-game winning streak over the Fever into the game, with their last loss an 86-71 defeat in Indy Aug. 27, 2019.