Aces’ hot shooting torches Sparks to secure 2-seed for playoffs
Summary
The Las Vegas Aces closed their regular season with a dominant 103-75 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, setting a WNBA regular-season record with 22 three-pointers in a game. The victory secured the Aces the No. 2 seed for the play-offs and extended their season-ending winning streak to 16 games — the longest finish to a season in league history.
Reigning MVP centre A’ja Wilson paced Las Vegas with 23 points and 19 rebounds, while Jewell Loyd contributed 21 points off the bench. For the Sparks, Dearica Hamby, Sarah Ashlee Barker and Kelsey Plum each scored 15 points. The Aces finished the regular season 30-14; the Sparks finished 21-23.
Source
Key Points
- The Aces beat the Sparks 103-75 in the regular-season finale.
- Las Vegas set a WNBA regular-season record with 22 three-pointers in a single game.
- The Aces finished the season on a 16-game win streak — the longest close to a season in league history.
- A’ja Wilson recorded 23 points and 19 rebounds; Jewell Loyd scored 21 off the bench.
- The Aces secure the No. 2 seed (30-14) and will face the No. 7 Seattle Storm in the first round at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Why should I read this?
Short version: this game mattered. The Aces smashed a league record, locked down a top play-offs seed and rolled into the post-season on a historic streak. If you follow the WNBA, the Aces’ form, or want the quick stats to sound informed, this is worth a quick read — we skimmed the fluff so you don’t have to.
Author style
Callie Fin — Punchy: this wasn’t just another regular-season win. It’s a momentum statement ahead of the play-offs, so the finer details about streaks, records and matchups are worth noting.
Note: The Aces will open their play-off series against Seattle on Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena. This is a developing story; check the original source for updates.