Young scores 28 as Aces rout Dream, Wilson climbs WNBA record books

August 3, 2026 - 6:27 pm Jackie Young erupted for a game‑high 28 points, steering the Las Vegas Aces to a 109‑87 win over the Atlanta Dream and snapping the Dream’s five‑game winning streak. Of her total, 19 came before the intermission, as Young shot 78 percent from the floor and nailed three triples, giving Las Vegas a 55‑38 lead at halftime. A'ja Wilson contributed 23 points, six rebounds and three blocked shots, further climbing the WNBA record books. The four‑time MVP moved past Lauren Jackson to claim sixth place on the league’s all‑time blocks list with 589 career rejections and slipped ahead of Katie Smith to occupy 12th on the all‑time scoring chart. The victory improved the Aces’ record against Atlanta to 13‑2 under head coach Becky Hammon, extending their all‑time advantage in the series to 29‑18. It also reinforced Las Vegas’ reputation as one of the league’s top road teams; heading into the contest, the Aces led the WNBA in road field‑goal percentage (.498), road field goals made (34.5) and assists per game (23.3) when playing away from Michelob Ultra Arena.