Las Vegas Aces secured a 79-69 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night, propelled by a dominant performance from A'ja Wilson. The Aces center posted 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks, a stat line that etched her name further into WNBA history. This marked the only game this season, and in the last four seasons, with such a statistical output, solidifying Wilson's place as the player with the most games featuring 25+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 5+ blocks.
The win, which saw the Aces improve to 6-3 on the season, was sealed in a decisive third quarter where Las Vegas built a double-digit lead. Jackie Young contributed 16 points and 9 assists, while Chelsea Gray added 12 points and 11 assists for the Aces.
On the Sparks' side, Rae Burrell set a career-high with 22 points, and Nneka Ogwumike recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Despite these efforts, Los Angeles fell to 4-5.
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The Las Vegas Aces, coming off a previous win against the Golden State Valkyries, are scheduled to host Golden State on Saturday. The Los Angeles Sparks continue their three-game homestand, facing Dallas on Friday.
The Aces' offensive surge was highlighted by Wilson's efficiency; she made her first 10 field goal attempts. In a pivotal moment late in the game, Wilson completed a three-point play with 1:40 remaining, extending the Aces' lead and effectively closing the door on a Sparks comeback attempt initiated by Burrell's earlier three-point play. This performance also saw Wilson climb the WNBA career blocks list, surpassing Tammy Sutton-Brown with 555 career blocks.
