Overview
- The Las Vegas Aces dominated the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday, building a blowout lead after holding Golden State to 1-of-15 from three-point range in the first half.
- A’ja Wilson remains the clear MVP frontrunner after another stretch of elite play, leading the league in scoring at roughly 26 points per game and delivering game-changing performances this month.
- Las Vegas has surged to an 11-4 record and has won seven of eight games, a run that secured the Aces’ spot in the Commissioner's Cup final against the New York Liberty.
- The New York Liberty visited the Los Angeles Sparks for the WNBA’s 30th-anniversary matchup as New York looks to regroup after its eight-game winning streak was snapped and the Sparks listed Cameron Brink out with Kelsey Plum listed as hopeful to return.
- The late-June picture makes player availability and defense decisive factors for short-term trophies and standings, and the Commissioner's Cup final on June 30 will further shape momentum heading into the rest of the season.