The Las Vegas Aces sent a strong message to the league with a commanding 96-81 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, powered by a dominant performance from A’ja Wilson. Wilson erupted for 35 points, rebounds, and assists, setting the pace from the opening tip and leaving Sparks defenders searching for answers.
Jackie Young added 26 points and assists, giving the Aces a dynamic one-two punch that the Sparks struggled to contain. Despite being outrebounded 38-30 and outscored in the paint, Las Vegas capitalized on second-chance opportunities and efficient perimeter shooting to maintain control throughout the game.
The Sparks found some bright spots, including a season-high points from Odyssey Sims and double-doubles from Azurá Stevens and Dearica Hamby, but couldn’t close the gap against the defending champions The win keeps the Aces’ momentum rolling as the WNBA season heats up, while the Sparks look to regroup for their next matchup.
With Wilson in MVP form and the Aces firing on all cylinders, the question remains: Who will step up to challenge Las Vegas as the season continues?
