Las Vegas Aces Continue to Roll: Ninth Consecutive Victory
Las Vegas, Nevada – In a demonstration of absolute dominance, the Las Vegas Aces secured their ninth consecutive victory by defeating the Phoenix Mercury with a final score of 83-61. The match, played on Thursday night, highlighted the superiority of the Aces, who continue to climb the ranks in the WNBA. A’ja Wilson led the charge with 19 points and 13 rebounds, solidifying her outstanding season with her 18th double-double. Dana Evans contributed 17 points, significantly contributing to the team’s victory. The Las Vegas team, with a record of 23-14, has shown a remarkable recovery since their home defeat against Minnesota on August 2nd. Fueled by this winning streak, the Aces are now in third place in the league. Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and NaLyssa Smith also played a crucial role, scoring 12 points each. The Aces have won 11 of their last 12 games and are on a seven-game home winning streak. Despite not reaching 30 points, A’ja Wilson demonstrated her consistency and leadership on the team.For Phoenix, Alyssa Thomas was the most outstanding with 17 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Satou Sabally contributed 15 points.
Kierstan Bell hit a three-pointer that fueled a 7-0 run for the Aces, establishing a lead they would maintain. The game was characterized by Las Vegas’s solid defense, which limited Phoenix to a low field goal percentage and their fewest points of the season. Kahleah Copper had to leave the game due to a rib injury after a collision with Wilson in the third quarter, and did not return.
