Full Breakdown
Aces End Mystics’ Seven-Game Winning Streak
8/13/2026, 2:23:53 AM
Core Event
On Tuesday night the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Washington Mystics 86-76, snapping the Mystics’ league-leading seven-game run. A’ja Wilson recorded 26 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks, while Jackie Young added 25 points and eight assists, according to the Associated Press. Chelsea Gray contributed 12 points and NaLyssa Smith posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds for Las Vegas (23-11). For Washington, Shakira Austin scored 20 points and Sonia Citron added 19, but the team could not overcome Wilson’s late surge.
Background & Context
Washington entered the game on a franchise-best seven-game winning streak and had not lost since July 18, when it fell to Golden State, as reported by ABC News. The Mystics (19-13) were seeking to extend that run in Las Vegas, while the Aces (23-11) aimed to solidify a top-seed position in the Western Conference.
Key Figures & Groups
- A’ja Wilson – MVP, Las Vegas forward, 26 points, 13 rebounds.
- Jackie Young – Guard, 25 points, eight assists; seventh-fastest to reach 4,000 points and 1,000 assists (275 games).
- Chelsea Gray – Guard, 12 points.
- NaLyssa Smith – Forward, 11 points, 11 rebounds.
- Shakira Austin – Washington forward, 20 points.
- Sonia Citron – Guard, 19 points.
- Kiki Iriafen – Forward, 15 points, 13 rebounds.
- Betnijah Laney-Hamilton – Rookie, six points in her Mystics debut.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Las Vegas 86, Washington 76.
- Wilson’s 26 points marked her 17th double-double of the season.
- Young’s milestone made her the seventh-fastest player in WNBA history to reach both 4,000 points and 1,000 assists, per the Associated Press.
- The Mystics recorded 40-plus points in the paint for the ninth consecutive game, a streak corrected by CBS Sports to belong to Washington.
Impact & Upcoming Rematch
The victory improves Las Vegas’s standing while handing Washington its first loss since mid-July, potentially affecting playoff seeding. The two teams are slated to meet again on Thursday at 10 PM ET in Las Vegas, offering the Mystics a chance to reclaim momentum.
