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Aces Dominate Dream in 109-87 Blowout
8/5/2026, 4:02:41 PM
Game Summary
In a Monday night contest at State Farm Arena, the Las Vegas Aces routed the Atlanta Dream 109-87. The Aces built a lead of as many as 28 points and held a 101-81 advantage with just over two minutes left, securing the victory. Atlanta’s five-game winning streak ended as the Dream shot 4-for-25 from three-point range. The win moved Las Vegas to a 21-9 record on the season. *(ESPN recap)*
Star Performances
Jackie Young delivered a career-third triple-double, tallying 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, the latter coming on an assist to Brianna Turner in the final minutes. A’ja Wilson contributed 23 points in 30 minutes and recorded her 587th blocked shot, passing Lauren Jackson for sixth on the WNBA career blocks list. Angel Reese posted 23 points and 16 rebounds for her 20th double-double of the season, while NaLyssa Smith added 18 points and Chelsea Gray chipped in 17 points with six assists. *(ESPN recap)*
Season Context and Rankings
The victory followed a surprising loss to the Chicago Sky and helped the Aces climb back onto a winning trajectory. Wilson was named the WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week for a recent week, a recognition that underscores her league-leading scoring. For that week, Wilson averaged 32.3 points, 12.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists while shooting 52.5 % from the field, extending her lead atop the scoring chart at 26.6 points per game—just shy of the 26.9-point record she set in 2024. Sporting News notes that the Aces now sit third in ESPN’s latest power ranking and, while unlikely to overtake the Minnesota Lynx for the No. 1 seed, they appear positioned to repeat as a No. 2 seed in the upcoming playoffs. **
Upcoming Schedule
The Aces continue their road trip, visiting the Indiana Fever on Thursday, followed by games against Minnesota on Saturday and New York on Sunday. These matchups will test whether the team can sustain the momentum generated by the dominant performance against Atlanta. **
