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Las Vegas Aces defeat Los Angeles Sparks to clinch No. 3 playoff seed

WNBA Las Vegas Aces Los Angeles Sparks A’ja Wilson playoffs

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 89-79 on Tuesday night, securing at least a No. 3 seed for the upcoming WNBA playoffs. A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 18 points and 10 rebounds, extending the team's winning streak to six games.

Other key contributors for Las Vegas included Chelsea Gray with 17 points, and both Stephanie Talbot and Jackie Young with 14 points each. Jackie Young also recorded 11 assists. The Aces established early control with a significant first-quarter run, leading 24-11 after the first ten minutes.

For the Sparks, Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 points, while Erica Wheeler added 16. With this victory, the Aces have clinched home-court advantage for the first round of the playoffs, which are scheduled to begin Sunday.

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A’ja Wilson · Chelsea Gray · Las Vegas Aces · Los Angeles Sparks · Nneka Ogwumike

Sources

A’Ja Wilson Leads Aces to 30th Win Beating Sparks 89-79 [sportsradioservice.com]
A'ja Wilson powers the Aces past the Sparks, clinching at least a No. 3 seed [lethbridgeherald.com]
Aces chase another title as Becky Hammon warns: ‘We’re not a finished product’ [mymotherlode.com]
Las Vegas Aces Celebrate Fans During 68th Straight Sellout In Regular Season Home Finale [theblast.com]
A'ja Wilson powers the Aces past the Sparks, clinching at least a No. 3 seed [www.newsday.com]
Aces chase another title as Becky Hammon warns: 'We're not a finished product' [www.winnipegfreepress.com]