Las Vegas Aces keep winning streak alive
Digest more
A'ja Wilson had 32 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks to help the Las Vegas Aces win their eighth straight game, 74-72 victory over the Atlanta Dream.
The Las Vegas Aces, led by 32 points from A'ja Wilson, rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to overtake the Atlanta Dream 74-72 and post an eighth consecutive win. Neither team had led by more than five points entering the fourth quarter,
In the loss to the Aces, Brittney Griner was passed by A’ja Wilson for the most games in WNBA history with over 30 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. After the announcement was made by the WNBA, the Dream star’s wife, Cherelle Griner, took to social media, sending a message to Wilson.
The Aces started August with a 53-point loss to Minnesota but have ridden a seven-game winning streak up to No. 2 in the Power Rankings following wins over New York, Phoenix and Dallas -- and could soon be second in league standings. A'ja Wilson has averaged 26.1 points and 13.3 rebounds over their win streak to find herself in the MVP race again.