PHOENIX (Interstat) — Las Vegas opened its WNBA playoff series with a 102-85 victory over Indiana on Sunday at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Aces built a 35-24 lead after the first quarter and carried a 59-42 advantage into halftime. Las Vegas led 75-62 through three quarters. Las Vegas scored 35 in the first, 24 in the second, 16 in the third and 27 in the fourth. Indiana scored 24 in the first, 18 in the second, 20 in the third and 23 in the fourth. Las Vegas had won four straight entering the game, while Indiana had lost two of its previous three. Las Vegas improved to 31-13, while Indiana dropped to 27-17. The announced attendance was 10,207. It was Game 1 of the playoff series. The series continues with Game 2 in Indiana. Indiana was the visiting team, and Las Vegas was the designated home team.