Aces Beat the Fire 88-80 Behind Double-Doubles by A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young
- WNBA MVP Wilson returned from a three-game absence on Thursday night, recording 32 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to an 88-80 victory over the Portland Fire.
- Wilson recorded her 130th career double-double while moving into seventh place on the all-time made 2-point field goals list, passing Seimone Augustus with 2,168 career baskets.
- Shooting 51% from the field, Jackie Young added 19 points and 11 assists as Las Vegas secured a commanding 69-52 lead late in the third quarter.
- The Aces secured their 10th road win of the season, tying the Minnesota Lynx for the most in the WNBA with the victory.
- On Saturday, the Las Vegas Aces host the Phoenix, looking to build on their recent road success and first-place standing.
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Aces beat the Fire 88-80 behind double-doubles by A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young
A’ja Wilson had 32 points and 10 rebounds, Jackie Young added 19 points and 11 assists, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Portland Fire 88-80.
Fire can’t keep stride with Las Vegas Aces in return to Portland
It had been three weeks since the Portland Fire last played at home. The most recent road trip was so long that the shot clocks in the Moda Center didn’t work and caused a 10-minute delay to open Thursday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces.
WNBA – Back after three games of absence, Wilson compiled 32 points and 10 rebounds to lead Las Vegas to the win over the Portland parquet (88-80). Absent in the last three games due to a right leg injury, Wilson soon regained his cruising rhythm. The defending MVP scored a big double with 32 points and 10 rebounds to guide the Las Vegas Aces to a mastered win over the Portland Fire parquet (88-80). Thanks to this success, the Aces (16 wins, 6 d…
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