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Wilson’s 34/16 Return, Young’s Clutch Shots Fuel Aces’ 104-102 Win

Las Vegas revived its playoff push with a 10-11 record after snapping a two-game losing streak.

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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)

Overview

  • The Aces posted their first 100-point outing this season in a one-possession finish at Michelob ULTRA Arena on July 12.
  • Three-time MVP A’ja Wilson came off the bench from a right wrist sprain to deliver 34 points and 16 rebounds on 12-of-16 shooting.
  • Guard Jackie Young poured in 30 points and closed out the game by scoring Las Vegas’s final 10 points and going a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line.
  • Golden State’s vaunted defense yielded a season-high 104 points as the Valkyries dropped to 10-10 and prepare to host the Phoenix Mercury on Monday.
  • Saturday’s contest featured homecomings for former Aces assistant Natalie Nakase and ex-player Kate Martin, highlighting intertwined storylines between the clubs.