Las Vegas Aces at Washington Mystics
· Women's National Basketball AssociationA’ja Wilson has 19th double-double as the Aces beat Mystics 91-81 for 10th straight victory
Dana Evans added 21 points in 23 minutes off the bench for the Aces (24-14) and Jackie Young had 10.
Rookie Kiki Iriafen had 21 points and a career-high 15 rebounds for her 14th double-double, one off the franchise record for the Mystics (16-21). Shakira Austin added 18 points and Sonia Citron 13.
The Mystics bolted to an early 15-point lead and led 26-19 after one quarter. The difference was going 9 for 12 at the foul line as both teams had one 3-pointer and eight field goals.
Wilson had 11 points in the second quarter when the Aces outscored the Mystics by a dozen to take a 44-39 lead at the half. The Mystics made two field goals, but upped their free throws to 16 of 19 while Las Vegas was 5 for 5.
It was 68-61 after three quarters, when Wilson scored another 10 points. Las Vegas led by as many as 18 in the fourth quarter.
The Aces were 10 of 20 from 3-point range — Evans was 5 of 6 — and shot 52% overall (35 of 65) with 27 assists, eight each by Young and Chelsea Gray.
With its winning streak, Las Vegas has surged into third place, a half-game behind Atlanta for the second seed. The Aces play at Chicago on Monday and Atlanta on Wednesday.
Regular Season Series
Series tied 2-2
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 91 - 81 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 91 - 81 |
| 4th 17.3 |  |
Lucy Olsen makes 16-foot jumper (Jade Melbourne assists) | 91 - 81 |
| 4th 22.5 | |
Mystics offensive team rebound | 91 - 79 |
| 4th 22.6 | |
Madison Scott misses two point shot | 91 - 79 |
Statistics
 LV |
 WSH |
|
|---|---|---|
| 34-65 | FG | 28-65 |
| 52 | Field Goal % | 43 |
| 10-20 | 3PT | 4-14 |
| 50 | Three Point % | 29 |
| 13-15 | FT | 21-28 |
| 87 | Free Throw % | 75 |
| 34 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 4 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 30 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 27 | Assists | 21 |
| 6 | Steals | 6 |
| 6 | Blocks | 1 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 12 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 1 |
| 15 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 14 |
| 10 | Fast Break Points | 9 |
| 26 | Points in Paint | 38 |
| 18 | Fouls | 13 |
| 18 | Largest Lead | 15 |
Game Information
Location: Washington, DC
Attendance: 4,200 · Capacity:
2025-26 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas |
- | 5 | W3 | 0.75 | 15 |
 Minnesota |
- | 5 | L1 | 0.75 | 15 |
 Golden State |
2 | 7 | W3 | 0.65 | 13 |
 Dallas |
3 | 8 | W1 | 0.6 | 12 |
 Los Angeles |
6 | 10 | L2 | 0.44444445 | 8 |
 Portland |
7 | 12 | L3 | 0.4 | 8 |
 Phoenix |
7.5 | 13 | W3 | 0.3809524 | 8 |
 Seattle |
10.5 | 16 | L1 | 0.23809524 | 5 |
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York |
- | 8 | W1 | 0.61904764 | 13 |
 Atlanta |
0.5 | 8 | L4 | 0.6 | 12 |
 Indiana |
1 | 8 | W1 | 0.57894737 | 11 |
 Washington |
2 | 9 | W2 | 0.5263158 | 10 |
 Toronto |
3 | 10 | L1 | 0.47368422 | 9 |
 Chicago |
6.5 | 14 | L2 | 0.3 | 6 |
 Connecticut |
8.5 | 16 | L1 | 0.2 | 4 |
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