Las Vegas Aces
The championship machine with no interest in subtlety
A veteran contender that treats another deep run as the minimum acceptable outcome.
Las Vegas beat Toronto 93-73 behind A’ja Wilson’s 27 points and Jackie Young’s 23 points and eight assists. The Aces handled their first game without NaLyssa Smith with early separation and veteran control.
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Aces 93, Tempo 73: Wilson kept the standard
A'ja Wilson scored 27 points, Jackie Young added 23 and eight assists, and Las Vegas carried a 26-point lead before beating Toronto 93-73.
Aces 83, Mystics 76: Young kept the answer ready
Jackie Young's 32 points and a controlled fourth quarter carried Las Vegas past Washington 83-76, even as the Mystics shot 51 percent.
Aces 104, Liberty 99: Wilson built the cushion
New York won the fourth quarter 28-26, but Las Vegas led 52-44 at halftime and had enough A'ja Wilson to keep the late push from becoming a comeback.
Aces 109, Tempo 83: Wilson and Young controlled every answer
A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young combined for 50 points and 16 assists, leaving Toronto without a defensive choice that did not create another problem.