Game 4: Aces at Fever, 3 p.m. Sunday

INDIANAPOLIS — With a 84-72 loss on Friday, the Indiana Fever are on the brink of elimination from the WNBA Playoffs .

The Fever were led by Kelsey Mitchell who scored 21 points, albeit on a difficult shooting night. Aces guard Jackie Young had a game-high 25 points and was one of five Aces in double figures.

Here are three observations:

Las Vegas takes 2-1 lead in series, could clinch Sunday

With a commanding fourth quarter, Las Vegas is one win away from the WNBA Finals. The Aces' win on Friday night gives the Aces some breathing room in the series, with homecourt advantage should they need it in the best-of-five series. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

But the Fever have had their backs against the wall

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