{
  "id": 4105651,
  "title": "Wilson, Young double up to send Aces past Tempo 93-73 in first game without Smith",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/wilson-young-double-up-to-send-aces-past-tempo-93-73-in-first-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T04:26:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wilson-young-double-send-aces-042619920.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Toronto Tempo 93-73 in their inaugural game without NaLyssa Smith, who will miss the remainder of the season due to a left leg injury sustained during Toronto's win over Toronto on Sunday.\n\nAja Wilson led the Aces with 27 points and eight rebounds. Jackie Young contributed 23 points and provided eight assists with no turnovers. Chelsea Gray added 11 points to the Aces' score. Isabelle Harrison scored 15 points for Toronto, while Laura Juskaite, Kia Nurse, Kiki Rice and reserve Kiana Williams each contributed 10 points.\n\nYoung's three-pointer proved decisive, breaking a 8-8 tie and ensuring Las Vegas's lead throughout the remainder of the game. The Aces dominated the first quarter, leading 27-17 and shooting 10 for 20, including 6 of 12 from beyond the three-point line. Toronto made nine turnovers in the first quarter.\n\nThe Aces continued their strong shooting into the second quarter, extending their halftime lead to 56-39. Although their shooting dipped to 1 for 6 in the third quarter, they maintained a solid 50% shooting clip overall (18 for 36). Toronto committed 12 personal fouls in the first half, and the Aces capitalized on their free throws, hitting 13 of 14 attempts.",
  "summary": "A'ja Wilson had 27 points and eight rebounds, Jackie Young scored 23 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Toronto Tempo 93-73 on Friday night. Young also had eight assists with no turnovers. Chelsea Gray added 11 points.",
  "key_points": [
    "Aja Wilson led Aces with 27 points and 8 rebounds",
    "Jackie Young contributed 23 points and 8 assists",
    "Aces defeated Tempo 93-73 without injured NaLyssa Smith"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Aces' strong team performance, led by Aja Wilson and Jackie Young, indicates they can adapt to NaLyssa Smith's absence and still dominate games with balanced scoring and solid shooting.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}