Overview

• Las Vegas beat the Chicago Sky 79-74 to secure a postseason spot and extend its winning streak to 11 games.
• Wilson has averaged 26.2 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.5 steals during the surge, strengthening her MVP case.
• Hammon called Wilson the league’s most dominant player and warned opponents the Aces are “just getting started” following the clincher.
• Through Aug. 25, Wilson led the WNBA in total points and rebounds, ranked first in blocks per game and in efficiency rating, and recently became the fastest to 5,500 points and 2,000 rebounds.
• The MVP race has tightened as Napheesa Collier returns from an ankle absence, with Lisa Leslie citing a three-player contest and ESPN’s Kendra Andrews saying she may wait for the Sept. 4 Aces–Lynx game before casting her vote.