A'ja Wilson scores 28 as Aces beat Fire

The Associated Press ·
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 28: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces brings the ball up the court against the Portland Fire in the third quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on July 28, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Fire 98-83.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A'ja Wilson finished with 28 points and 14 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces breezed to a 98-83 victory over the Portland Fire on Tuesday night.

Wilson hit 7 of 10 shots from the floor and 13 of 14 foul shots. The four-time league MVP scored 32 points twice to lead the Aces (19-8) to a pair of road wins over the expansion Fire earlier this season.

Jackie Young scored 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting to help Las Vegas shoot 58% from the floor. Chelsea Gray totaled 17 points and Jewell Loyd added 11 off the bench.

Megan DiLeo topped Portland (11-17) with 20 points and reserve Frieda Buhner scored 16.

Wilson had 10 points and five rebounds in the first quarter and Las Vegas took a comfortable 36-21 lead into the second.

DiLeo had a three-point play to finish off a 12-3 run to start the second period and the Fire closed within 39-33. Gray and Young had the final two baskets in a 14-4 spurt to close out the half and the Aces led 53-37.

Portland never got closer than six in the third quarter and trailed by double digits throughout the fourth.

Up next

Las Vegas: Hosts New York Liberty on Thursday.

Portland: Hosts Indiana Fever on Friday.

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