Overview

• Las Vegas took control with a 13-4 surge at the end of the third quarter and staved off Golden State’s late push to secure the 78-72 victory at Chase Center.
• A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 27 points and a perfect 11-for-11 free-throw performance, supported by 14 points each from Jewell Loyd and Jackie Young.
• The Valkyries fell to 14-15 as they coped with Kayla Thornton’s season-ending surgery and the questionable availability of Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini.
• With the win, Las Vegas improved to 16-14 overall and claimed a 3-1 season series advantage over the expansion Valkyries.
• The matchup was broadcast nationally on NBA TV and streamed on services such as FuboTV, SlingTV and DirecTV, underscoring the WNBA’s growing media reach.