Overview
- Las Vegas pulled away after halftime for a 94-78 exhibition win over Japan at Michelob Ultra Arena in a preseason test.
- Chennedy Carter led the Aces with 18 points in her first WNBA game since 2024, while Jackie Young scored 17 and Chelsea Gray added 16.
- NaLyssa Smith delivered 11 points and 13 rebounds, and Stephanie Talbot started in place of the unavailable A’ja Wilson with more than 22 minutes.
- Coach Becky Hammon emphasized physical interior play and rim protection as the edge, and Japan guard Mai Yamamoto paced all scorers with 24 points.
- The Aces continue their preseason evaluations against the Dallas Wings in Austin on May 3.