# Are the Aces Slipping? 🚨 What Las Vegas MUST Fix for Another Championship Run

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Podcast: [Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-women-s-basketball-daily-podcast-on-the-wnba-909425)
Published: 2026-08-19T17:09:34+00:00
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The Las Vegas Aces suffered another setback, but should we really be hitting the panic button? We break down what’s going wrong for Vegas and why consistency—not talent—is the biggest question heading into the playoffs. Plus, the Indiana Fever keep rolling with their fifth straight win, Kelsey Mitchell drops 29 and Caitlin Clark adds 24, while the Chicago Sky stun the New York Liberty behind Natasha Cloud’s 35-point performance. Then we preview tonight’s matchups: 🏀 Lynx vs. Valkyries — Can Golden State finally solve Minnesota? 🏀 Tempo vs. Mystics — Can Washington continue its dominant stretch? And finally, the Golden State Valkyries are set to host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game, another major milestone for one of the league’s fastest-rising franchises. Topics covered: • Are the Aces actually slipping? • Indiana Fever win five straight • Natasha Cloud’s huge night against New York • Liberty playoff concerns • Lynx vs. Valkyries preview • Tempo vs. Mystics preview • Golden State Valkyries to host WNBA All-Star 2027

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