SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) — A’ja Wilson collected 28 points and 15 rebounds, Jackie Young added 23 points and nine assists, and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Golden State Valkyries 91-81 on Sunday at Chase Center before 18,064. The defending WNBA champions outscored Golden State 29-13 in the third quarter to seize control. NaLyssa Smith contributed 15 points and nine rebounds for the Aces, who improved to 5-3. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 20 points, Janelle Salaun scored 16 and Kayla Thornton added 12, as Golden State also moved to 5-3. Wilson blocked four shots and Young made five 3-pointers while grabbing seven rebounds. Chelsea Gray dished six assists for Las Vegas. The Aces shot efficiently from the floor and from three-point range, while the Valkyries struggled in the decisive third period.