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Aces vs Sky Recap: A’ja Wilson’s Dominance Clinches Playoff Spot for Las Vegas, 79-74

Aces vs Sky

 

Aces vs Sky: Full breakdown of the Las Vegas Aces’ 79–74 win over the Chicago Sky. A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young shine; Ariel Atkins and Angel Reese lead the Sky. Learn where to watch next, WNBA standings, and implications for the postseason.

Game Summary: Aces Secure Playoff Spot with Tight Win

The Las Vegas Aces punched their ticket to the WNBA playoffs with a gritty 79–74 win over the Chicago Sky on Monday night. The Aces extended their win streak to 11 games, powered by a 22-point, 7-assist performance from Jackie Young and a dominant double-double from A’ja Wilson (18 points, 9 rebounds). Meanwhile, Ariel Atkins lit it up for Chicago with a season-high 30 points, and Angel Reese added 10 points and 17 rebounds.

Game Highlights

The game recap on WNBA.com confirms the win and playoff milestone for Las Vegas.

Where to Watch: Las Vegas Aces vs Chicago Sky

Background & Context

Las Vegas Aces’ Momentum

Aces entered the matchup riding a 10-game win streak and in the thick of the playoff race. Their franchise, now under Becky Hammon’s fourth season, overcame injuries and roster shifts to rely on core stars.

Chicago Sky’s Season Story

The Sky made aggressive offseason moves, acquiring Ariel Atkins in a high-profile trade and drafting standout Angel Reese. Under new head coach Tyler Marsh, they’ve seen flashes but continue to struggle to climb past the .500 mark.

Team & Player Spotlights

Player Team Notable Stats/Impact
A’ja Wilson Aces 18 pts, 9 reb – Delivered once again in a high-pressure game
Jackie Young Aces 22 pts, 7 ast – Engine of the offense
Ariel Atkins Sky 30 pts – Season-high performance buzzing with offensive life
Angel Reese Sky 10 pts, 17 reb – Keeps piling up double-doubles

What This Win Signals

 

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