Transcript: Golden State Valkyries 87, Las Vegas Aces 77, in overtime. Golden State stuns Las Vegas in overtime thriller. A'ja Wilson led everyone with 21 points.
The story
The Aces controlled the first half, leading 45-36 at the break. Las Vegas built their advantage behind A'ja Wilson's 21 points and Chelsea Gray's 5 assists. But Golden State stormed back in the 3rd quarter, going on a 17-0 run to take a 53-52 lead into the final frame. The Valkyries kept fighting through regulation, then seized overtime with an 8-0 run to close out a 87-77 victory. Wilson finished with 10 rebounds for a double-double, but it wasn't enough. Golden State's defense suffocated the Aces when it mattered most.
2Wilson led Las Vegas with 21 points and 10 rebounds, anchoring the Aces' offense through regulation. Her double-double couldn't overcome Golden State's relentless 3rd quarter surge and the Valkyries' dominance in overtime.
The stat line
The stat line
| Las Vegas Aces | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A'ja Wilson | 21 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Jackie Young | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Chelsea Gray | 17 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Dana Evans | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalani Brown | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Jewell Loyd | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cheyenne Parker-Tyus | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Brianna Turner | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephanie Talbot | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Golden State Valkyries | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Thornton | 18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabby Williams | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Kiah Stokes | 11 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Veronica Burton | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaila Charles | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaitlyn Chen | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Janelle Salaun | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aminata Gueye | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
