AFTER THE GAME
Jackie Young scored the go-ahead bucket in the final seconds of the Las Vegas Aces playoff elimination game to sneak past the Seattle Storm 74-73 on Thursday night at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The Aces survive and advance onto semifinals, hosting the Indiana Fever on Sunday.
BEFORE THE GAME
It's Game 3 of Round 1 of the WNBA playoffs Thursday night at Michelob ULTRA Arena.
𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝟭 ♠️ 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝟯 ♦️
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The Las Vegas Aces are back on the court against the Seattle Storm, 1-1 so far for the postseason. Tuesday's game snapped a 17-game winning streak for the Aces in a close 86-83 matchup, but the streak still stands as the 2nd highest victory run in WNBA history behind the LA Sparks.
A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young led the Aces in points in the last game, notably with Young becoming the 20th player in league history with at least 500 points and 150 assists in any postseason. Wilson is only 1 point away from 900 points in 45 playoff games.
Tipoff is at 6:30 p.m. and will air nationally on ESPN 2.
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Fever beat Las Vegas 81-54 and snap a 16-game losing streak against the Aces
Las Vegas came out more aggressively in the second half. The Aces scored the first six points from the foul line and added a Wilson bucket to close within 13 points at 49-36.
Aces fall to Indiana Fever while Caitlin Clark is out due to injury
Las Vegas is 39-19 all-time against the Fever and 19-9 on the road. The Aces carry a 16-game winning streak over the Fever into the game, with their last loss an 86-71 defeat in Indy Aug. 27, 2019.
Aces acquire NaLyssa Smith from the Wings for first-round pick in 2027
The Las Vegas Aces have acquired forward NaLyssa Smith from the Dallas Wings for a 2027 first-round draft pick.
A’ja Wilson puts Aces ahead late in 84-81 win over Mercury
A’ja Wilson made the go-ahead basket with 22 seconds left, ending the Mercury’s six-game winning streak.
