Aces rattle off sixth straight win in regular season home finale

In a regular season home finale on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Las Vegas Aces secured a 89-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This marked the Aces' sixth consecutive win of the regular season as they prepared to face off in the playoffs. With just one game left before the playoffs began, Aces head coach Becky Hammon expressed her desire for even more excellence, noting that the game was somewhat clunky and could have been better defensively.

The Aces' offense was a prominent factor in their victory, with Jackie Young leading the charge. She had a season-high 11 assists and contributed 14 points. A'ja Wilson added 18 points and 10 rebounds, setting a new personal and franchise single-season scoring record with 1,039 points. Chelsea Gray chipped in with 17 points, and Stephanie Talbot added a season-high 14 points along with three steals. Jewell Loyd provided 9 points from the bench, including three three-pointers.

The Aces demonstrated strong control of the game, particularly in the first quarter, where they held a 24-11 advantage fueled by a solid defense. The Sparks struggled to score, managing only 31% field goal shooting and 17% three-point shooting in the quarter. Jackie Young's playmaking skills were on full display, as she surpassed Kristi Toliver for 25th all-time in assists and was just three assists shy of her career-high.

Head coach Becky Hammon praised Young's growth as a facilitator, while teammate Chelsea Gray echoed the sentiment, highlighting the importance of Young's continued effort to improve. The Aces' victory secured their third seed in the playoffs, ensuring they would play at home in the first round. The Sparks, led by Nneka Ogwumike's final game performance, were unable to keep up with the Aces' offensive surge, ultimately falling short in the regular season.