{
  "id": 837449,
  "title": "Aces secure playoff spot with 83-76 victory over the Mystics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/aces-secure-playoff-spot-with-83-76-victory-over-the-mystics",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T04:23:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/08/13/aces-secure-playoff-spot-with-83-76-victory-over-the-mystics"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling 83-76 victory over the Washington Mystics, the Las Vegas Aces secured their playoff spot on Thursday night. Jackie Young delivered a standout performance with 32 points and five 3-pointers, including a crucial 3-pointer with 4:17 left in the fourth quarter that propelled the Aces to a 74-64 lead. A'ja Wilson contributed 15 points to the Aces' tally. The Aces, currently at 24-11, have narrowed the gap to just one game behind second-place Golden State, who sit at 24-9. Washington, at 19-14, has suffered two consecutive losses following a seven-game winning streak. Shakira Austin tallied 29 points and eight rebounds for Washington, while Sonia Citron added 17 points and eight assists. Despite their efforts, Washington fell short, with Kiki Iriafen contributing only five points in 27 minutes after picking up her fifth foul in the third quarter.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Las Vegas Aces secure playoff spot with 83-76 win over Mystics",
    "Jackie Young scores 32 points and hits crucial 3-pointer",
    "Washington Mystics fall to 19-14 after two consecutive losses"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}