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Aces’ Defense Overwhelms Valkyries as Las Vegas Strengthens Cup and MVP Runs

Las Vegas’ first-half defensive surge on Sunday widened a Western gap and reinforced A’ja Wilson’s case for a fifth MVP while setting the team for the Commissioner's Cup final.

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.