- Matchup: Las Vegas Aces vs Los Angeles Sparks
- Event Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: USA Network
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The Las Vegas Aces, who recorded a strong 30-14 last season, are set to face off against the Los Angeles Sparks, who finished at 21-23, this Sunday at crypto.com Arena.
In their last outing, the Aces secured a decisive victory over the Phoenix Mercury, concluding the game at a score of 97-86. Las Vegas showcased an efficient shooting performance, hitting 38.9% of their field goals (28 out of 72 attempts) and converting 12 of their 31 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Aces excelled, making 29 out of 35 attempts for an impressive 82.9% success rate. On the boards, they gathered a total of 36 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards. They also facilitated 21 assists and forced 12 turnovers from their opponents while achieving 8 steals. Defensively, the Aces allowed their adversaries to shoot 49.2% from the field, with the Mercury making 32 out of 65 shots. Phoenix finished the game with 10 assists, 5 steals, and a total of 33 rebounds (10 offensive, 23 defensive). From the charity stripe, Phoenix shot 89.5%, sinking 17 of their 19 attempts, and achieved 5 out of 18 from beyond the arc.
A’ja Wilson was a standout performer, contributing 31 points on 7 out of 21 shooting. She played 36 minutes, registered 9 rebounds, and provided 4 assists while hitting 33.3% of her shots from the field.
The Aces are coming off a successful season with a record of 30-14. They converted 35.1% of their three-point attempts (400 of 1,138) and shot 82.4% from the free-throw line. Averaging 83.6 points per game, they ranked 6th in the WNBA while shooting 43.9% from the field. Las Vegas averaged 11.9 turnovers and committed 16.6 personal fouls per game. As a team, they secured 33.5 rebounds per game and distributed a total of 861 assists, ranking 9th in the league. On defense, they forced 12.5 turnovers per game and allowed an average of 17.2 fouls. The Aces permitted an opponent field goal percentage of 43.6% (1,317 of 3,021) and averaged 35.0 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 7th in points allowed at 80.7 per game.
In their last match, the Los Angeles Sparks faced a setback, losing to the Aces by a score of 103-75. The Sparks managed to collect 27 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards for a total of 32. They turned the ball over 14 times but secured 9 steals. The Aces committed 9 fouls, allowing the Sparks to take 10 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 9 for a 90.0% shooting percentage. In terms of three-point shooting, Los Angeles made 4 of their 26 attempts (15.4%). Overall, they hit 31 of 73 shots from the field, translating to a 42.5% shooting rate. On defense, the Sparks permitted the Aces to score on 38 out of 78 attempts, granting them a 48.7% field goal percentage. Las Vegas excelled from beyond the arc, converting 22 of 45 (48.9%), and shot 5 of 6 from the free-throw line (83.3%). In terms of rebounding, Los Angeles allowed Las Vegas to grab 44 boards, including 11 offensive rebounds.
Sarah Ashlee Barker played a notable role for the Sparks, going 7 of 12 for a shooting percentage of 58.3%, while contributing 2 rebounds and finishing with 15 points in 38 minutes of play.
Last season, the Sparks had a record of 21-23. Offensively, they boasted a shooting percentage of 45.7%, ranking 2nd in the WNBA. They scored a total of 3,769 points, averaging 85.7 points per game. Los Angeles recorded an average of 33.3 rebounds and delivered 20.7 assists per game, which placed them 6th in the league. They turned the ball over 14.1 times per game while committing 16.9 fouls per contest and shooting 76.9% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they ranked 13th in the league in points allowed per game at 88.2. The Sparks’ defense yielded a 36.6% success rate for opponents shooting from beyond the arc and allowed 82.0% from the free-throw line. They forced 12.6 turnovers per game and held opponents to a shooting percentage of 45.3% (11th in the league). Additionally, they allowed an average of 22.6 assists and 34.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 12th and 7th, respectively.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA matchup?
Prediction: Back Las Vegas
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