The Las Vegas Aces Grounded The Atlanta Dream 87–72

Pre Game Sports
Jul 22
2 min read

Las Vegas Aces Down The Dream With A 87–72 Home Victory

The Las Vegas Aces kicked off the post-All-Star break with a commanding 87–72 win over the Atlanta Dream at Michelob ULTRA Arena. From the 7:19 mark in the second, Vegas seized control and never let up.

Standout Stats:

A’ja Wilson once again led the charge with 24 points and a powerful presence in the paint with an additional 12 rebounds.
Allisha Gray was the top scorer for Atlanta with 24 points, but the Dream couldn’t keep pace.
Vegas held a 44.9% FG clip to Atlanta’s 38.5%, maintained a slight rebound edge (34–31), and forced 19 Dream turnovers—crucial in cementing their lead after a competitive first quarter.

Game Flow:

After a tight first quarter (27–20 Dream), the Aces dominated the second and maintained control through the fourth. Smart adjustments, efficient shooting, and elite defense made the difference in this hard fought win.

With the win, Las Vegas is 12–11 on the season, climbing back into 6th place in the playoff standings, while Atlanta falls to 13–10.

Next Up: Aces vs. Fever – Thursday Road Test

The Aces now travel to Indiana to face the Fever on Thursday.

What to Watch:

The Fever, holding a 12-12 record, are just half a game behind the Aces in the playoff picture.
Defense will be key: Even with Indiana's star Caitlin Clark's status not yet determined for the game, the Aces will need to remain relentless for the full game as they have seen last minute lead losses and scares this year.

If Vegas can replicate tonight’s defensive intensity and championship-caliber effort, they’ll enter the final half of the season with a strong and confident start at 2-0.

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