Wilson Dominates in Aces Win
A'ja Wilson's 28 Points and 14 Rebounds Lead Aces Past Fire 98-83
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A'ja Wilson put on a dominant performance Tuesday night, scoring 28 points and grabbing 14 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces past the Portland Fire 98-83, according to Yahoo Sports. Wilson was nearly perfect at the foul line, converting 13 of 14 free throws and hitting 7 of 10 shots from the floor.
The Aces improved to 19-8 on the season with the win, their third victory over Portland this year. Las Vegas never let the Fire get comfortable, building a 36-21 lead and never looking back, Stamford Advocate reported.
Wilson Carries Las Vegas With Efficient Two-Way Night
Wilson's 28-point, 14-rebound double-double was the engine of the Aces' offense and defense. She shot 70% from the field and was almost automatic at the line, finishing 13-for-14 on free throws. That kind of efficiency on both ends of the floor made her nearly impossible to stop, according to BDT Online.
The Aces' lead swelled to 15 points, 36-21, before the Fire could find any footing. Portland never closed the gap to single digits after that, as Las Vegas controlled the tempo throughout the game.
Young, Gray, and Loyd Add Firepower Around Wilson
Wilson did not carry the Aces alone. Jackie Young was a major force, pouring in 25 points to give Las Vegas a potent one-two punch. Chelsea Gray added 17 points of her own, helping stretch the Portland defense, Post Register reported.
Jewell Loyd chipped in 11 points off the bench, giving Las Vegas scoring depth that Portland could not match. With four players scoring in double figures, the Aces showed they are built to win with or without Wilson dominating on any given night.
Aces Have Portland's Number Three Times Running
This was not the first time Las Vegas has handled Portland this season. The Aces had already beaten the Fire in two road games before Tuesday's home win, according to Post Register. That makes three straight wins over Portland in 2025.
Las Vegas at 19-8 sits among the top teams in the WNBA. A three-game sweep of any opponent shows consistency. The Aces appear to match up well against Portland's style, and the margin of victory — 15 points — suggests that gap may not close soon.
Portland Struggles to Find Answers Against Las Vegas Defense
The Fire managed just 83 points, never threatening the Aces after falling behind in the first quarter. Portland's offense had no answer for Wilson's presence in the paint. The Fire were outworked on the boards and outscored at the line, according to Stamford Advocate.
Portland will need to find a way to slow Wilson down if these two teams meet again in the postseason. For now, the Aces have established clear dominance in this matchup, going a combined plus-45 across their three meetings this season.
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