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Las Vegas Aces

07-04 10:00

98 - 90

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Chicago Sky

Las Vegas Aces

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2 points

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Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO80%

87%TO

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Ended98 - 90

10:00

Cardozo vs. Smith (Young gets possession)

0-0

9:40

Smith received an assist from Young and scored on a layup

2-0

9:24

Taylor missed a layup

2-0

9:24

Yang defensively rebounded

2-0

9:13

Smith received an assist from Lloyd and hit a jumper

4-0

8:56

Stevens received an assist from Cardoso and scored on a layup

4-2

8:44

Gray made a passing error, and Jaquez intercepted the ball

4-2

8:33

Stevens made a passing error and the ball was stolen by Gray

4-2

8:25

Stevens committed a personal foul

4-2

8:20

Young made a passing error, and Stevens intercepted the ball

4-2

8:16

Taylor missed a two-point layup

4-2

8:13

Smith defensively rebounded

4-2

8:06

Young made a drifting shot

6-2

7:45

Dickins missed a layup on a drive

6-2

7:42

Talport defended the rebound

6-2

7:30

Gray hit a pull-up jumper

8-2

7:15

Cardoso made a passing error, and the ball was stolen by Lloyd

8-2

7:15

Cardoso committed a personal foul

8-2

7:00

Cardozo committed a shooting foul

8-2

7:00

Lloyd was awarded two free throws, but missed the first

8-2

7:00

The ace grabbed the offensive rebound

8-2

7:00

Sky made a substitution, Williams came on to replace Cardozo

8-2

7:00

Lloyd made his second free throw

9-2

6:48

Talport defends for 3 seconds (technical foul)

9-2

6:48

Taylor made a free throw for a technical foul

9-3

6:37

Taylor missed a pull-up jumper

9-3

6:32

Smith defensively rebounded

9-3

6:28

Lloyd received an assist from Young and hit a three-pointer

12-3

6:27

The sky paused for a long time

12-3

6:27

Sky made a substitution, with Vandersloot coming on to replace Jacquez

12-3

6:27

Sky made a substitution, with Crowder coming in to replace Taylor

12-3

6:10

Williams received an assist from Vandersloot and made a hook shot

12-5

5:54

Smith received an assist from Lloyd and hit a two-point shot

14-5

5:39

Stevens made a passing error on the line

14-5

5:22

Gray's step-back jumper missed

14-5

5:18

Williams defended the rebound

14-5

5:06

Stevens missed a two-point shot

14-5

5:04

Lloyd defended the rebound

14-5

4:56

Stevens committed a personal foul

14-5

4:56

The ace made a substitution: Carter came on to replace Talport

14-5

4:56

The Sky made a substitution, with Sheldon coming on to replace Dickens

14-5

4:56

Sky made a substitution: Koulibaly came on to replace Stevens

14-5

4:46

Lloyd missed a step-back three-pointer

14-5

4:45

Smith grabbed offensive rebounds

14-5

4:45

Koulibaly committed a personal foul

14-5

4:45

Smith was awarded two free throws, making the first

15-5

4:45

Smith missed his second free throw

15-5

4:43

Koulibaly defensively rebounded

15-5

4:31

The ace substitution was made, with Paquetius coming on to replace Lloyd

15-5

4:29

Shelton's two-point jumper was blocked by Carter

15-5

4:25

Yang defensively rebounded

15-5

4:15

Gray's drifting shot missed

15-5

4:11

Sheldon defended the rebound

15-5

4:03

Sheldon received an assist from Crowder and hit a three-pointer

15-8

3:44

Paktius missed a three-pointer

15-8

3:39

Koulibaly defensively rebounded

15-8

3:31

Koulibaly missed a three-pointer

15-8

3:29

Gray defended the rebound

15-8

3:25

Paktilius missed a two-point layup

15-8

3:20

Koulibaly defensively rebounded

15-8

3:08

Vandersloot hit a two-pointer

15-10

2:49

Gray's three-pointer missed

15-10

2:46

Koulibaly defensively rebounded

15-10

2:34

Gray committed a shooting foul

15-10

2:34

Vandersloot was awarded two free throws, with the first one made

15-11

2:34

The ace made a substitution: Bell came on to replace Smith

15-11

2:34

The ace made a substitution: Lloyd came on to replace Gray

15-11

2:34

Vandersloot missed his second free throw

15-11

2:32

Bell defended the rebound

15-11

2:19

Lloyd received an assist from Paktius and scored on a layup

17-11

1:51

Vandersloot received an assist from Sheldon and hit a three-pointer

17-14

1:38

Yang committed an offensive foul

17-14

1:38

Young committed an offensive foul and committed a mistake

17-14

1:38

(01:38) [Sky referee initiates video replay (replay confirms the correct call)

17-14

1:38

Sky made a substitution, with Dickins coming on to replace Vanderslot

17-14

1:29

Paktius committed a shooting foul

17-14

1:29

Crowder was drawn twice from the free throw line, but missed the first

17-14

1:29

The Sky grabbed the offensive rebound

17-14

1:29

Crowder made his second free throw

17-15

1:12

Bell missed a three-pointer

17-15

1:08

Koulibaly defensively rebounded

17-15

1:00

Bell committed a personal foul

17-15

1:00

Sheldon received two free throws, making the first

17-16

1:00

The star made a substitution, with Gray coming in to replace Young

17-16

1:00

Sheldon made his second free throw

17-17

49.9

Lloyd received an assist from Carter and hit a three-pointer

20-17

28.6

Bell committed a shooting foul

20-17

28.6

Deckins was awarded two free throws, with the first one making it

20-18

28.6

Dickins made his second free throw

20-19

9.6

Sheldon committed a shooting foul

20-19

9.6

Carter received two free throws, making the first

21-19

9.6

Carter made his second free throw

22-19

0.2

Williams' foot layup was blocked by Paktius

22-19

0.1

The Sky grabbed the offensive rebound

22-19

0.0

End of the first quarter

22-19

Match Info

Las Vegas Aces Edge Chicago Sky in High-Scoring WNBA Battle

The defending champion Las Vegas Aces showed their championship mettle, holding off a resilient Chicago Sky team to win 98-90 on July 4, 2026. In a game that featured back-and-forth action and explosive scoring runs, the Aces' depth and composure down the stretch made the difference at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Game Overview

Both teams came out firing, combining for 54 points in the first quarter alone. The Aces used a 12-2 run late in the second quarter to take a 54-48 halftime lead. Chicago refused to fold, tying the game twice in the third period, but Las Vegas' veteran core took control in the final six minutes. A pair of clutch three-pointers from Kelsey Plum and timely defensive stops secured the victory for the home side.

Turning Points

Third-quarter answer: After Chicago tied the game at 68-68 with 3:10 left in the third, A'ja Wilson scored five straight points and Chelsea Gray hit a step-back jumper to push the lead back to seven.
Fourth-quarter defense: The Aces limited the Sky to just 18 points in the final period, while forcing three turnovers on Chicago's last six possessions.
Free-throw discipline: Las Vegas shot 22-of-25 (88%) from the charity stripe, with Wilson and Plum combining for 14 makes under pressure.

Standout Performances

A'ja Wilson continued her MVP-caliber season, recording 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Her dominance in the paint was a constant headache for Chicago. Kelsey Plum added 24 points and 8 assists, while Jackie Young chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. For Chicago, Angel Reese posted her 17th double-double of the season with 20 points and 14 rebounds, and Kahleah Copper scored 22 points on 9-of-17 shooting. Marina Mabrey hit four three-pointers and finished with 18 points.

Statistical Comparison

The Aces held a significant edge in three-point shooting (40% vs. 32%) and points in the paint (48-38). Chicago won the rebounding battle 43-39, but committed 16 turnovers compared to Las Vegas' 10. The Aces also produced 28 assists, showcasing their fluid offense, while the Sky relied more on individual play.

Season Impact

With the win, the Aces improved to 16-5, maintaining their position atop the Western Conference. Chicago fell to 12-9 in the East, but remain in the playoff picture. The two teams will face off again on July 20 in Chicago, a game that could have major seeding implications for the postseason.

Looking Ahead

Las Vegas will now embark on a three-game road trip, starting with a matchup against the New York Liberty. The Sky return home to host the Washington Mystics, where they will look to bounce back and tighten their defensive rotations.