It wasn’t the rematch in opposition to the Sparks that the Aces hoped for on Wednesday night time in Las Vegas.
The sport’s momentum shifted dramatically after Aces star A’ja Wilson exited with a head damage within the third quarter, leaving the Aces struggling to shut the hole.
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Los Angeles Sparks Took The Win Over Las Vegas Aces Wednesday Night time
On Wednesday night time, the Sparks upset the Aces 97-89 in a Commissioner’s Cup recreation. After the robust recreation in Vegas, the Aces are actually 4-4 this season. The Sparks improved to 4-7.
Sparks rookie Rickea Jackson delivered a breakout efficiency with a career-high 30 factors. Azura Stevens and Dearica Hamby added a mixed 38 factors for the Sparks.
Aces star Jackie Younger had a career-high 34 factors, and Chelsea Grey added 28.
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A’ja Wilson Leaves Recreation In Third Quarter With Damage
Through the third quarter, Wilson sustained a head damage and left the sport. She appeared to take a success to the face as Sparks ahead Hamby drove to the basket. She exited the sport on her personal and was later seen with a towel pressed to her nostril. She didn’t return.
The Aces star had 13 factors, eight rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks within the recreation.
Coach Becky Hammon advised reporters postgame, “I do know she was bleeding and I do know she could not come again. I feel she goes to go to the physician [Thursday] to see what is going on on. I haven’t got something past that.”
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Kelsey Plum Was Welcomed Again To Las Vegas By Followers Of All Ages
Plum’s second time again on the Vegas courtroom since becoming a member of the Sparks was Wednesday night time and followers had been comfortable to see her. Many introduced issues for her to signal forward of the sport and she or he appeared comfortable to work together with everybody.
Plum started her WNBA profession with the Aces group (then the San Antonio Stars, which relocated and rebranded because the Las Vegas Aces in 2018). She was with the Aces via the tip of the 2024 season and was traded to the Sparks in early 2025.
However followers imagine, “One an Ace, at all times an Ace,” as many had indicators that stated simply that in her first return to Michelob ULTRA Enviornment final week as a Sparks participant.
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A’ja Wilson Debuted Her New Nike A’One PE Sneakers
Not solely does Wilson get tons of consideration on the courtroom, so do her sneakers. On Wednesday night time. she debuted her new Nike A’One PE.
The brand new sneakers positively grabbed immediate consideration from anybody watching heat ups.
Wilson’s first signature shoe was launched final month and made her the first-ever Las Vegas Aces participant and solely the twelfth WNBA participant in historical past to launch a signature shoe.
In a video shared on social media forward of the shoe drop, Wilson stated, “Individuals can see the shoe within the assortment and understand, it is me! However on this entire assortment, it actually got here from the center.”
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Las Vegas Aces Waived Crystal Bradford Forward Of Wednesday Night time’s Recreation
Forward of Wednesday night time’s recreation in opposition to the Sparks, the Aces waived ahead Crystal Bradford. She performed in 4 video games this season averaging 1 level per recreation.
Bradford took to X after being waived to share, “The worst feeling on the earth is your dad and mom calling, asking what you do? As in case you are in hassle. I had an amazing camp and an incredible progress right here with the Aces! They had been in a special course, and that is simply what it’s. Maintain the narratives as a result of I’m nonetheless an amazing.”
Not lengthy after the announcement of Bradford being waived, the Aces introduced that they had signed Joyner Holmes.
The following recreation for the Aces is Friday at dwelling in opposition to the Dallas Wings at 7 p.m. PT.
