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A’ja Wilson’s Triumphant Return Powers Aces Past Valkyries 104-102

Three-time MVP A’ja Wilson returned from a wrist sprain, posting 34 points and 16 rebounds in her comeback.

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton and guard Kate Martin interact during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces in San Francisco on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Kate Martin #20 of the Golden State Valkyries shoots over Aaliyah Nye #13 of the Las Vegas Aces during the first half at Chase Center on June 07, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) loses control of the ball after being fouled by Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton, left, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) celebrates with guard Chelsea Gray (12) and center Megan Gustafson, right, after making a basket and drawing a foul during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Golden State Valkyries, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Overview

  • Jackie Young scored 30 points and hit all 11 of her free throws, including the final 10 points, to seal the one-possession victory.
  • Las Vegas posted its first 100-point outing of the season and improved to 10-11, inching back toward .500 in the Western Conference playoff race.
  • Coach Becky Hammon labeled Wilson as questionable before the game and emphasized a cautious recovery plan for her right wrist sprain.
  • Former Aces assistant Natalie Nakase and ex-player Kate Martin made emotional returns to Las Vegas, adding personal storylines to Golden State’s debut road trip.
  • Both teams surpassed 100 points for the first time this season, turning the matchup into a rare high-scoring shootout that challenged Golden State’s defensive identity.