
By Shawn McCullough
The Aces outscored the Sparks 52-35 in the first half en route to an 89-72 win over Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena.
“Quality win. We came out and executed our game plan defensively,” said head coach Becky Hammon. “Holding a team like that to 72 points is an exceptional job.”
A’ja Wilson led the Aces, scoring 35 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. It was Wilson’s seventh double-double of the season.
“A’ja had a big night. She is a handful when she gets it going,” said Hammon. “Her offense was her offense, but her defense was exceptional. We are seeing a more well-rounded player.”
“The ball was just going through the hoop,” said Wilson. “I had a rough stretch of games and I needed to step up for my team.”
Dearica Hamby dropped 20 points and pulled down eight rebounds, while Kelsey Plum added 17.
“It was nice to get my confidence back tonight,” said Hamby.
All 89 Aces points came from the five starters. The bench players went 0-8 from the field.
Las Vegas held former Aces center Liz Cambage to just six points and six rebounds.
With the win, the Aces improved to a WNBA best 11-2 on the season, heading into their next game in Dallas against the Wings on Wednesday.
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Game Notes:
The Aces shot 48.5% from the field, while going 7 for 24 from three-point range.
The Aces out-rebounded the Sparks, 41-30.
The Aces turned the ball over 19 times.
Game Starters:
C – 22 A’ja Wilson
F – 5 Dearica Hamby
F – 55 Theresa Plaisance
G – 10 Kelsey Plum
G – 12 Chelsea Gray
Aces Injury Report:
Jackie Young – Out, Right Ankle Sprain
Riquna Williams – Out, Left Foot Sprain