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A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young lead Aces past Dream, 89-79

Posted at 7:35 PM, Sep 05, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-05 22:35:42-04

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — A'ja Wilson scored 13 of her 21 points in the second half and Jackie Young sparked a fourth-quarter run to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 89-79.

Wilson shot only 6 of 14 from the floor but made 9 of 11 free throws.

Young scored nine points, including six straight, during a 13-2 run that extended the Aces' lead to 81-67.

Young finished with 18 points. Angel McCoughtry and Kaylah McBride also scored 18 points each. Betnijah Laney scored 21 points to lead the Dream.