Las Vegas Aces Hold Strong As Golden State Valkyries Fall Short In Epic Showdown

The Las Vegas Aces narrowly defeated the Golden State Valkyries 104-102 in a thrilling game on Saturday afternoon at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. The victory was secured in the final moments of the closely contested match, featuring high-scoring action and clutch plays.

The game marked the Aces' 36th consecutive sold-out home game. Key performances included A'ja Wilson scoring 34 points in her return from a wrist injury, Jackie Young contributing 30 points (including the team's final 10 points), Jewell Loyd adding 15 points, and Chelsea Gray scoring 6 points. Additionally, Dana Evans reached her 1,000th career point during the game.

The event featured a special welcome for two former Aces players, Kate Martin and Tiffany Hayes. A video tribute honoring both players aired on the Jumbotron during warm-ups, receiving loud cheers from the audience. Hayes, who played for the Aces in 2024, is now with the Valkyries, while Martin was drafted by the Aces in 2024 but is no longer on the team.

A'ja Wilson debuted a new colorway of her signature Nike A'One shoes during the game, inspired by the "Rugrats" character Susie Carmichael, continuing her trend of showcasing new designs that attract significant attention.