Aces Avoid Sweep with Dominant Win Over Wings

On Thursday night, June 26, 2026, the Las Vegas Aces secured a 99‑84 victory over the Dallas Wings, preventing a potential series sweep. A’ja Wilson delivered a commanding 32‑point effort, leading the Aces through nearly the entire game. The team established early momentum, executing a 10‑point run to take a 15‑4 lead within the first quarter and stretching the advantage to 28‑17.

The Aces maintained a high shooting efficiency, converting 53.3% of their attempts, while the Wings struggled from beyond the arc, making only 2 of 21 three‑point shots. In the rebounding department, Las Vegas outperformed Dallas 35‑24, limiting the Wings’ second‑chance opportunities. Chelsea Gray added 12 points and nine assists, becoming the fourth player in WNBA history to surpass both 4,500 career points and 2,000 assists.

Supporting contributions came from Jackie Young, who tallied 20 points, including a pivotal four‑point play in the third quarter, and Cheyenne Parker‑Tyus, who added 13 points. For Dallas, Paige Bueckers recorded 25 points, while Jessica Sheppard contributed a double‑double with 22 points and 14 rebounds.

The Aces’ defensive effort kept the Wings within striking distance only briefly, as Las Vegas led by as many as 17 points in the second half. Dallas attempted to chip away, narrowing the gap to 53‑49 early in the third period, but could not recover. The win marked the Aces’ ninth victory in eleven games and halted the Wings’ momentum after their recent 96‑66 triumph on June 15.

Looking ahead, the Aces will travel to Chicago for their next matchup, while the Wings host Minnesota on Sunday, each aiming to build on the season’s successes.