Legends in the Making: A’ja and Jackie Put on a Show in Vegas

Las Vegas, NV (July 12, 2025) The Aces needed every bucket, every board, and every ounce of fight to hold off the Golden State Valkyries Saturday afternoon and they got just that from their biggest stars.

Final Score: Aces 104, Valkyries 102

Back in the lineup after missing the last game with a wrist injury, A’ja Wilson wasted no time reminding everyone why she’s her. She dropped a season high 34 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, handed out 4 assists, and didn’t turn the ball over once elite level impact. And with 1 steal tonight, Wilson officially became the fastest (244 games) and youngest (28 years, 338 days) player in WNBA history to reach 5,000 points, 2,000 rebounds, 500 assists, 400 blocks, and 300 steals. Legendary status.

Wilson also now has 10 career games with 25+ points and 10+ rebounds with zero turnovers the most in league history. No one else is close. (Lauren Jackson and Breanna Stewart are tied for second with 6 apiece.)

But A’ja wasn’t the only one making history.

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝟬
Jackie Young delivered a clutch 30 point performance on 9-of-14 shooting, going 11 for 11 at the line, and continued her incredible stretch of play. And she just passed 3,000 career points, hitting the milestone during the Liberty game earlier this week. She’s in a zone right now and the Aces are rolling because of it.

Jewell Loyd added 15 points with three made triples, while Dana Evans reached 1,000 career points off the bench.

Game Flow Breakdown

1st Quarter (LV 23, GS 21)
Wilson opened strong with 13 points in the quarter as Vegas started the game on an 11-4 run. Golden State found rhythm from deep, but the Aces dominated inside (16–6 in the paint).

2nd Quarter (GS 46, LV 45)
Wilson was perfect in the second 5 of 5 from the field for 12 more points. She had 25 by halftime, a new season high for a half. Golden State hit five threes to keep the lead.

3rd Quarter (LV 76, GS 72)
Jackie and Jewell came alive, combining for 28 points in the third. The Aces hit 90.9% from the free-throw line and closed the quarter with a 16-8 run to take control.

4th Quarter (LV 104, GS 102)
After building their largest lead (90–81), the Aces had to hold off a final Golden State push. Jackie Young scored 10 points in the fourth, including the last 6 points for Vegas and hit the game sealing free throws with 7.3 seconds to go.

Key Stats:

• Aces FG%: 54.8% (34-62) season-high

• Wilson: 34 pts | 16 reb | 4 ast | 0 TO | 12-16 FG

• Young: 30 pts | 9-14 FG | 11-11 FT

• Loyd: 15 pts | 3 3PTM

• Paint Points: Aces 48, Valkyries 38

• Rebounds: Aces 30, Valkyries 28

• Lead Changes: 10 | Ties: 7

• Attendance: 10,070 (36th straight home sellout)

Milestone Watch:

• A’ja Wilson

  • Fastest (244 games) and youngest (28y, 338d) player to reach 5,000 PTS / 2,000 REB / 500 AST / 400 BLK / 300 STL

  • 10 career games with 25+ PTS, 10+ REB, 0 TOs most in WNBA history

  • Passed Swin Cash for 25th on the WNBA all time scoring list (now at 5,147 points)

  • 106th career double-double, 3rd most among active players

• Jackie Young

  • Reached 3,000 career points during the Liberty game

  • Notched her 5th career 30 point game (2nd this season)

• Chelsea Gray

  • Now the youngest and 2nd-fastest player to reach 4,000 PTS / 1,000 REB / 1,500 AST / 400 STL / 100 BLK

• Dana Evans

  • Surpassed 1,000 career points

• Jewell Loyd

  • Moved to 19th on the WNBA all-time scoring list (5,768 points)

What’s Next:

The Aces hit the road for a Wednesday night matchup vs. the Dallas Wings (6–15) before heading into the All-Star break. Tip-off is at 5 PM PT on Vegas 34.