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A'ja Wilson scores 32 points as the Aces beat the Wings 99-84 to avoid a sweep
By MARK ANDERSON | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 32 points and the Las Vegas Aces led nearly throughout to avoid being swept by Dallas with a 99-84 victory over the Wings on Thursday night.
Chelsea Gray finished with 12 points and nine assists for the Aces, becoming the fourth player in WNBA history with a...
Key takeaway Chelsea Gray finished with 12 points and nine assists for the Aces, becoming the fourth player in WNBA history with at least 4,500 points and 2,000 assists for her career.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The Dallas Wings' bid for a sweep of the Las Vegas Aces was thwarted, but the team's performance is still a testament to their strength this season. With players like Paige Bueckers and Jessica Sheppard leading the charge, the Wings have shown they can compete with top teams in the league. The loss to the Aces will be a tough pill to swallow, especially given their dominant win over Las Vegas just a few days prior. As the Wings look to regroup and host Minnesota on Sunday, they'll need to find a way to overcome their struggles from beyond the arc, where they shot a dismal 2 of 21 against the Aces. A win against the Lynx would be a crucial rebound for the Wings, and would help them maintain their momentum in the competitive WNBA standings.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 32 points and the Las Vegas Aces led nearly throughout to avoid being swept by Dallas with a 99-84 victory over the Wings on Thursday night.
Chelsea Gray finished with 12 points and nine assists for the Aces, becoming the fourth player in WNBA history with a...
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