Aces climb WNBA standings
A'ja Wilson leads Aces past short-handed Toronto Tempo to gain ground in WNBA standings
The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Toronto Tempo 88-78, with A'ja Wilson scoring 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists WRAL, Newsday, CBS Sports. Jackie Young added 21 points for the Aces, pulling them within a half-game of second-place Golden State in the WNBA standings Las Vegas Sun, Yahoo Sports. The Tempo played without five key players due to injuries and roster decisions.
Toronto's offense struggled without their missing All-Stars. Kia Nurse led the Tempo with 19 points Winnipeg Free Press, while Kiki Rice scored 14 and Temi Fagbenle contributed 13 Houston Chronicle. The loss dropped Toronto to 11-26 on the season Herald Bulletin.
Wilson Dominates in Vancouver Victory
A'ja Wilson controlled the game from start to finish Las Vegas Sun. She shot efficiently while also setting up teammates. Her seven assists showed the Aces were moving the ball well. Wilson's all-around performance gave Las Vegas confidence heading into crucial standings battles Yahoo Sports.
Aces Climb Closer to Second Place
With this win, Las Vegas moved within a half-game of Golden State in the standings WRAL, Newsday, Las Vegas Sun. The Aces are in the thick of a playoff race. Every game now matters for their postseason positioning. This matchup against a weakened Toronto team gave them a needed victory CBS Sports.
Toronto Missing Five Players Due to Injuries
The Tempo played without Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes, Nyara Sabally, Maria Conde, and Aneesah Morrow WRAL, Newsday. Two players face even longer absences. Brittney Sykes and Aneesah Morrow will miss the rest of the season Winnipeg Free Press. They sustained injuries in Toronto's previous win against Portland. This left the Tempo severely undermanned for the Las Vegas matchup Las Vegas Sun.
Bench Scoring Fuels Aces' Balanced Attack
Jackie Young's 21 points showed Las Vegas had scoring depth beyond Wilson CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports. The Aces' balanced offensive approach made it hard for Toronto's defense to focus on stopping one player. Young's contribution took pressure off Wilson in the second half. This balanced scoring is key to Las Vegas's playoff hopes Las Vegas Sun, Houston Chronicle.
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