Aces Snap Sparks' Streak, Break .500 With Big Win in L.A.
LOS ANGELES — Behind a blistering start from A’ja Wilson and a historic night from Jackie Young, the Aces took down the red-hot Los Angeles Sparks 89-74, snapping L.A.'s five-game winning streak and climbing back above .500 at 14-13.
Wilson was unstoppable from the jump, scoring 17 of her game-high 34 points in the first quarter alone. She went a perfect 8-for-8 from the field in the opening frame, setting the tone as Las Vegas raced out to a 31-18 lead and never looked back. Wilson finished with 10 rebounds, continuing to anchor the Aces on both ends of the court.
While Wilson provided the early spark, Young made her own mark on the night recording her first career triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Chelsea Gray added nine assists and Dana Evans chipped in 10 points off the bench, showing the Aces' depth is beginning to click again.
The win also spoiled the long-awaited return of Cameron Brink, who suited up for the first time since tearing her ACL as a rookie last June. The Sparks' No. 2 overall pick scored five points in 13 minutes, including a three-pointer in the second quarter that briefly gave L.A. life.
But the Aces were too locked in. They held the Sparks to just 37.7% shooting from the field and a season-low four made threes well below their recent hot streak where they’d averaged 11 triples per game on over 50% shooting. Former Aces guard Kelsey Plum had a rough outing, finishing with 22 points but going 0-for-6 from deep.
Las Vegas pushed the lead to 19 by the third quarter and entered the final frame up 70-53, never allowing the Sparks to mount a serious comeback.
With the win, the defending champs are back over .500 for the first time since the All-Star break and starting to regain their rhythm as the postseason inches closer.
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Jacobo Garrido is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a focus on multimedia and broadcast reporting. During his time at CSULB, he worked as a field reporter for Dig en Español magazine, covering topics impacting the Latino community in Long Beach and surrounding areas. He also reported and produced campus news content, gaining hands-on experience in writing, editing, and on-camera storytelling. After graduating, Jacobo served as the national news correspondent for L28 News for over three years, where he wrote, shot, and edited weekly news segments covering major stories across the country. His experience spans live sports coverage, community profiles, and digital-first storytelling, with a passion for sharing stories that reflect and connect with diverse audiences.