Overview
- Thursday night Wilson returned after a three-game absence and posted 32 points and 10 rebounds to anchor Las Vegas’ 88-80 road victory over the Portland Fire.
- Guard Jackie Young added a 19-point, 11-assist double-double and Chelsea Gray’s late free throws helped the Aces pull away at the end of the third quarter.
- The Aces improved to 16-6 and moved into a first-place tie in the standings, reversing a recent stretch that included losses without Wilson and the Commissioner's Cup defeat.
- Las Vegas had cut Chennedy Carter this week, reducing a recent source of bench scoring and increasing reliance on starters and frontcourt depth when Wilson misses time.
- Portland’s Carla Leite scored 13 in the loss after a 20-point game in their last win, and the expansion Fire continue to lean on a rookie core as they search for consistency.