The Indiana Fever were sent packing in the first round of the playoffs after losing to the Las Vegas Aces, 94-83, in Game 3 at Michelob ULTRA Arena.

With both teams having their backs against the wall, the game remained close in the fourth quarter. The Aces, however, buckled up in crunch time to fend off the Fever and advance to the semifinals.

After the game, Caitlin Clark tipped her hat to the defending champions, as reported by ESPN's Michael Voepel.

“You've got to give credit to the Aces. I thought they played well. I thought they were ready to go, and that's what championship teams do,” said Clark.

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The 24-year-old guard struggled from the field, scoring 18 points on 6-of-18 shooting. She also had four assists, two steals, four blocks, and six turnovers.

The Fever lost to the Aces in the playoffs for the second straight year.

More details to come.