The Las Vegas Aces continued their winning ways by defeating the Washington Mystics 88-77 in a thrilling WNBA matchup on Saturday. The Aces, led by Jackie Young’s 26 points, overcame an 11-point deficit to secure their fourth consecutive victory.
Chelsea Gray and Tiffany Hayes also contributed significantly to the Aces’ success, with Gray scoring 22 points on an impressive 8-of-9 shooting performance and Hayes adding 17 points off the bench. Despite star center A’ja Wilson being held to a season-low 11 points, the Aces managed to outscore the Mystics 21-8 in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
Stefanie Dolson led the Mystics with 23 points, including five 3-pointers, while Myisha Hines-Allen and Ariel Atkins chipped in with 14 and 13 points, respectively. Mystics rookie Aaliyah Edwards returned from a back injury to contribute nine points and seven rebounds in the losing effort.
The Mystics initially took control of the game by hitting 10 3-pointers in the first half, building a 52-46 lead at halftime. However, the Aces fought back behind Young’s sharpshooting, as she knocked down three treys in the first half to keep the game close.
In the third quarter, Gray’s timely threes and a 12-2 run propelled the Aces into the lead, only for Dolson and the Mystics to respond with a surge of their own to regain the advantage. The game remained closely contested until the Aces pulled away in the final quarter, capitalizing on Mystics turnovers and free-throw opportunities to secure the win.
Overall, the Aces’ balanced scoring attack and resilient performance down the stretch proved to be the difference in a hard-fought battle between two competitive teams. With this victory, the Aces improved their record to 10-6 on the season, while the Mystics fell to 4-15.
The Aces will look to extend their win streak in their next game, while the Mystics will aim to bounce back from this defeat and get back on track in the WNBA standings. It was a thrilling matchup between two talented teams, showcasing the exciting and competitive nature of women’s basketball at the highest level.
