Las Vegas Aces Outlast Valkyries 78–72 In Gritty Rematch, Set For Crucial Storm Showdown

Aces Edge Valkyries 78–72 in Tight Rematch

The Las Vegas Aces built on their momentum tonight with a gritty 78–72 win over the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. This hotly contested rematch solidified Vegas’s hold on the tiebreaker ahead of the postseason push.

• A’ja Wilson delivered a masterclass—27 points on 8-for-11 shooting, and a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line, notching her 500th career block in the process.

• Jewell Loyd and Jackie Young each added 14 points, combining perimeter punches that helped seal the game.

• Las Vegas pulled away with a digit lead late in the third quarter and held Golden State off in the final minutes, including clutch free throws from Wilson.

The win moves the Aces to 16–14, keeping them ahead of Golden State in the playoff chase as every game will count down the home stretch.

Up Next: Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm – Friday at Home

Friday night brings another pivotal playoff position matchup as the Aces host the Seattle Storm at home.

What to Watch:

• Will Wilson keep her red-hot form going?

• Can the backcourt continue delivering rhythm with consistent scoring?

• Will the Aces break the slowdown pattern to build a string of wins?

As postseason implications heat up, this game could shape seeding and momentum in a big way as both teams hold the same record, but Seattle with a 2-1 regular season series lead.

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