LAS VEGAS — Jackie Young scored 24 issues, A’ja Wilson had 20 issues and 11 rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces clinched a WNBA playoff spot with a 93-72 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday evening.
Las Vegas (24-2) has received 8 instantly video games to change into the second one staff in WNBA historical past to begin a season 24-2, becoming a member of the 1998 Houston Comets. The Aces nonetheless have 14 regular-season video games ahead of the playoffs get started.
Kierstan Bell made a 3-pointer on back-to-back possessions to increase Las Vegas’ manage to 75-62 early within the fourth quarter. She completed with a career-high 15 issues.
Kelsey Plum added 14 issues and 5 assists for Las Vegas. Chelsea Gray moved into thirteenth playground in WNBA historical past for profession assists.
Las Vegas led 54-43 at halftime at the back of 3 double-digit scorers in Younger (18), Wilson (13) and Plum (10). The Aces shot 63% from the ground, together with 7 of eleven from 3-point field.
Cheyenne Parker scored 15 of her 19 issues within the first part for Atlanta (14-12). Allisha Gray, coming off back-to-back video games with 25-plus issues, used to be held to 8 issues on 3-of-11 taking pictures. Rhyne Howard additionally struggled from the ground, scoring simply six issues.
