Aces top Sparks 79‑69 behind Wilson’s double-double

LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — A’ja Wilson recorded 25 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks as the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 79-69 on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. The Aces improved to 6-3, while the Sparks fell to 4-5 before a crowd of 11,178.

Las Vegas outscored Los Angeles in each of the first three quarters, building a 64-51 lead entering the fourth. The Aces shot efficiently from the floor and three-point range, while the Sparks struggled from the field. Rae Burrell led Los Angeles with 22 points. Nneka Ogwumike added 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Sparks. Chelsea Gray contributed 12 points and 11 assists for Las Vegas, and Jackie Young scored 16 points with nine assists. Cameron Brink had nine points, eight rebounds and two blocks for Los Angeles.

Wilson, the Aces’ center, posted her third straight game with at least 20 points and 15 rebounds. The game was a rematch of the Sparks’ 101-95 win over Las Vegas on May 23. The Aces avenged that loss with a dominant performance.