Chelsea Gray's Historic Dual Buzzer-Beaters Lift Aces Over Fever 86-84 in Overtime
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Chelsea Gray delivered a dramatic clutch performance. Gray sank a buzzer-beating three-pointer at the end of regulation to tie the game, then drilled a second buzzer-beating three-pointer as overtime expired, sealing an 86-84 victory for the Las Vegas Aces over the Indiana Fever after overcoming a 20-point deficit.
WNBA History Made at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
According to ESPN reporting, Gray became the first player in WNBA history to hit both a game-tying buzzer-beater at the end of regulation and a game-winning buzzer-beater at the end of overtime in the same game. The rare sequence capped an intense regular-season battle where Las Vegas erased a 20-point second-quarter deficit to defeat Indiana.
Wilson finished with 26 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 10-of-25 overall. Jackie Young added 22 points, including a franchise-record 15 consecutive points spanning the end of the second quarter and the start of the third.
| Player Name | Team | Key Statline | Performance Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Mitchell | Indiana Fever | 28 PTS | Led all scorers in the contest |
| A'ja Wilson | Las Vegas Aces | 26 PTS, 13 REB | Recorded double-double, shooting 10-of-25 overall |
| Jackie Young | Las Vegas Aces | 22 PTS | Scored franchise-record 15 consecutive points across Q2/Q3 |
| Chelsea Gray | Las Vegas Aces | 11 PTS, 7 AST | Hit game-tying regulation buzzer-beater and game-winning OT buzzer-beater |
| Aliyah Boston | Indiana Fever | 21 PTS, 12 REB | Provided a strong interior presence for Indiana |
| Caitlin Clark | Indiana Fever | 20 PTS, 8 AST, 8 TO | Dished 8 assists alongside 8 turnovers in tight contest |
Fever Performance and Turnovers
Indiana mounted a strong effort throughout regulation, building a 20-point second-quarter lead behind Kelsey Mitchell's team-high 28 points and Aliyah Boston’s 21 points and 12 rebounds. Caitlin Clark contributed 20 points and dished out 8 assists, though her 8 turnovers proved impactful during high-leverage possessions late in the game.
Season Matchup Context
The victory marked an important breakthrough for Las Vegas in its third meeting with Indiana this season. The Aces had lost the previous two matchups, including a 109–75 defeat on July 12. Las Vegas’ dramatic 86–84 overtime victory prevented Indiana from completing a season sweep.
🏛️ Official Sports Resources & Game Archives
Disclaimer: This article analyzes official WNBA regular season game coverage, statistics, and box score data from the August 6, 2026 contest between the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever.
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