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Aces defeat Sparks 79-69; Wilson hits 555th career block

6/3/2026

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Wilson Leads Aces

The Las Vegas Aces beat the Los Angeles Sparks 79-69 on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Aces forward A’ja Wilson had 25 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks, moving to eighth on the career blocks list with 555.
Sparks guard Rae Burrell posted a career-high 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting.
Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said the team must improve execution after shooting 30.8% overall and 29.4% in the fourth quarter.

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Carter Joins Aces

Carter missed the June 2 game with the Sparks due to a left-leg injury.
She averages 17.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 steals, shooting 65.1% and 58.8% from three.
She played in China, Mexico and Saudi Arabia, was suspended by the Atlanta Dream in 2024 after an altercation with teammate Courtney Williams.
She signed with the Aces, became the league’s top bench scorer and called the season her best decision.

History

Historical Context

The Houston Comets captured the WNBA’s inaugural championship in 1997, beating the New York Liberty 65-51 and then set a league-record 27-3 season in 1998 as part of four straight titles. That early standard of dominance provides context for the 2026 Las Vegas Aces’ 79-69 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, illustrating how standout performances continue to reshape franchise fortunes.

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Wilson Leads Aces

The Las Vegas Aces beat the Los Angeles Sparks 79-69 on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Aces forward A’ja Wilson had 25 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks, moving to eighth on the career blocks list with 555.
Sparks guard Rae Burrell posted a career-high 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting.
Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said the team must improve execution after shooting 30.8% overall and 29.4% in the fourth quarter.

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