Las Vegas crushed the Sparks 89‑74 on July 29 in Aces vs Sparks match with A’ja Wilson scoring 34 and Jackie Young recording her first career triple double. Cameron Brink’s season debut came too late to stop the surging Aces. Get player stats, broadcast info and WNBA context.
🏟 Aces vs Sparks Recap
In a pivotal matchup at Crypto.com Arena the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 89–74 snapping L.A.’s five game winning streak on July 29, 2025. The Aces surged early, building a 31–18 lead after the first quarter behind dominant performances from A’ja Wilson (34 points) and Jackie Young.
This win moves Las Vegas to 14–13 while Los Angeles drops to 11–15.
🌟 Wilson & Young Shine
- A’ja Wilson scored 34 points grabbing 10 rebounds with 4 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks. Remarkably she started the game 8 for 8 and led the Aces scoring explosion tallying 17 points in the first quarter alone.
- Jackie Young secured her first career triple double with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists along with 3 steals anchoring the Aces’ fast paced and fluid offense.
- Dana Evans contributed 10 key bench points.
🎙 Cameron Brink’s Emotional Comeback
Cameron Brink the Number 2 pick in 2024 made her first appearance in over a year after tearing her ACL in June 2024. She played 15 minutes scoring 5 points and collecting 3 rebounds in front of a cheering home crowd. Coach Lynne Roberts praised her composure and NBA legend Magic Johnson took to social media to express his excitement for her return.
🔍 Tactical Information
- Aces dominated from the start shooting 56.5% in Q1. They outscored Sparks 22–12 in second‑chance points and scored 19 off 20 LA turnovers.
- The Aces tallied 25 assists vs. Sparks’ 16, showing superior ball movement.
- Sparks shot poorly: just 37.7% overall and 4‑for‑24 (16.7%) from three-point range.
🧭 Season Details
This win strengthens the Aces’ playoff positioning, keeping them in the 4th seed in the Western Conference. The Sparks, who began the season 11–14, now must refocus, especially after Brink’s return a boost for team morale but too late to salvage the result.
A’notha double-double for A! 🤗
♠️ 34 PTS
♠️ 10 REB
♠️ 4 AST
♠️ 3 STL
♠️ 3 BLK
♠️ 16-23 FG@_ajawilson22 // #ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/7Waod21I5i— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) July 30, 2025
📺 Broadcast & Where to Watch
Tonight’s game aired locally on Spectrum SportsNet for the Sparks region and Vegas 34 for Aces fans. NBA TV and WNBA League Pass offered national streaming.
Players of interest including Wilson, Young, Plum and Brink are continuing to draw viewership across national platforms.
📅 Broader Season Take & Strategy Themes
- The Aces continue to roll despite missing Cheyenne Parker Tyus (pregnancy).
- The Sparks entered tonight riding a 5‑game win streak, led by Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby (Player of the Week) and Azurá Stevens but inconsistency plagued them against Las Vegas.
- The WNBA’s compressed schedule is showing strain with average rest under 3 days between games spurring ongoing discussion about player welfare and performance.