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Aces Tie Franchise-Record 12th Straight With 81–75 Win Over Dream

The late-season surge moves Las Vegas a game clear of Atlanta in the seeding race ahead of a record bid against Minnesota on Sept. 4.

Aug 27, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) dribbles against Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) during the second half at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Aug 27, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) dribbles against Atlanta Dream forward Nia Coffey (12) during the first half at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Overview

  • A'ja Wilson powered Las Vegas with 32 points, nine rebounds and four blocks in College Park.
  • Jackie Young posted a 10-11-10 triple-double, becoming the first player in Aces history with multiple triple-doubles.
  • Atlanta mustered six points in the third quarter and finished 4-of-24 from deep, with a late push blunted by back-to-back threes from Jewell Loyd and Chelsea Gray.
  • The win lifts the Aces to 26-14 and a one-game edge over the Dream for second place as they eye a new mark against the Lynx on Sept. 4.
  • The 12-game run matches the franchise record set by the 2012 San Antonio Silver Stars before relocation, while Dream voices emphasized 40-minute consistency as Rhyne Howard asserted the team’s elite status.