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A'ja Wilson scores 32 points as the Aces beat the Wings 99-84 to avoid a sweep
By MARK ANDERSON | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 32 points and the Las Vegas Aces led nearly throughout to avoid being swept by Dallas with a 99-84 victory over the Wings on Thursday night.
Chelsea Gray finished with 12 points and nine assists for the Aces, becoming the fourth player in WNBA history with a...
Key takeaway Chelsea Gray finished with 12 points and nine assists for the Aces, becoming the fourth player in WNBA history with a...
Why this matters in Frisco News
The Dallas Wings' bid for a sweep of the Las Vegas Aces was thwarted, but the team's performance still holds significance for local fans. With a strong showing from Paige Bueckers, who scored 25 points, and Jessica Sheppard, who added 22 points and 14 rebounds, the Wings demonstrated their ability to compete against a top-tier team. The fact that they were able to chip away at the Aces' lead and get within four points in the third quarter suggests that they have the potential to make a deep playoff run. As the Wings prepare to host Minnesota on Sunday, they will look to build on this momentum and prove themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the WNBA. A win against the Lynx would be a crucial step in this direction, and local fans will be watching closely to see how the team responds to this latest setback.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
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What is this story about? LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 32 points and the Las Vegas Aces led nearly throughout to avoid being swept by Dallas with a 99-84 victory over the Wings on Thursday night.
Chelsea Gray finished with 12 points and nine assists for the Aces, becoming the fourth player in WNBA history with a...
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