
Aces Defeat Mystics, Ending Their Seven-Game Winning Streak
In Las Vegas, the Aces defeated the Mystics 86-76, halting Washington's seven-game winning streak on Tuesday night.
A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and four blocks, marking her 17th double-double of the season. Jackie Young contributed 25 points and eight assists, becoming the seventh-fastest player in WNBA history to achieve 4,000 points and 1,000 assists in 275 games. Chelsea Gray and NaLyssa Smith added 12 and 11 points, respectively, with Smith also grabbing 11 rebounds.
For the Mystics, Shakira Austin scored 20 points, while Sonia Citron added 19. Kiki Iriafen recorded 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton scored six points in her debut. The Aces established a double-digit lead late in the fourth quarter, and this victory marked their ninth consecutive game with over 40 points in the paint. The two teams are set to face off again on Thursday in Las Vegas.
