Opening Summary
The Las Vegas Aces earned a 93-73 win over the Toronto Tempo on Friday, August 28, behind A’ja Wilson’s game-high 27 points and eight rebounds, using a 56-point first half to take control at Michelob ULTRA Arena and improve to 27-13 in the final regular-season record supplied for the game.
Las Vegas led in all four quarters and never allowed Toronto to trim the margin after halftime. The Aces matched the Tempo with 10 made 3-pointers, but their advantage on overall field goals and free throws created the separation in front of 10,523 fans.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Aces 27, Tempo 17
Las Vegas established a 10-point edge in the opening period, scoring 27 points while holding Toronto to 17. That early margin gave the Aces room to dictate the game without needing a late comeback.
Second Quarter: Aces 29, Tempo 22
The Aces added to their lead before halftime with a 29-22 second quarter. Las Vegas carried a 56-39 advantage into the break, with Wilson setting the tone on the scoring end and the Aces continuing to create efficient looks.
Third Quarter: Aces 18, Tempo 16
Toronto narrowed the quarter deficit to two points in the third, but Las Vegas still came away with the period and took a 74-55 lead into the fourth. The Tempo could not string together enough stops to make a meaningful move.
Fourth Quarter: Aces 19, Tempo 18
The teams were nearly even over the final 10 minutes, with Las Vegas holding a 19-18 edge. The Aces stayed composed at the free-throw line and closed out a wire-to-wire 20-point result without overtime.
Key Performers
A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces: Wilson led all scorers with 27 points and added eight rebounds. Her production paced an Aces attack that finished with 93 points.
Jackie Young, Las Vegas Aces: Young delivered a game-high eight assists, helping Las Vegas finish with 20 assists on 32 made field goals.
Isabelle Harrison, Toronto Tempo: Harrison led Toronto with 15 points and also handed out four assists, the Tempo’s team high.
Laura Juskaite, Toronto Tempo: Juskaite posted 14 points and a team-high eight rebounds in the road loss.
NerdSports Stat: Las Vegas and Toronto each made exactly 10 3-pointers, yet the Aces won by 20 points by making five more total field goals and 10 more free throws.
Game Analysis
Las Vegas’ advantage came through steady execution across the full game. The Aces shot 42.7 percent from the field, compared with Toronto’s 39.7 percent, while converting 19 of 21 free throws for a 90.5 percent rate. Toronto made nine of 13 free throws, leaving Las Vegas with a 10-point advantage at the line.
Rebounding was even at 38 apiece, and both teams connected on 10 shots from beyond the arc. The difference was the Aces’ ability to turn more of their overall possessions into made baskets: Las Vegas finished 32-of-75 from the floor, while Toronto went 27-of-68. The Aces also recorded 20 assists to the Tempo’s 18, reflecting a consistent offensive rhythm throughout the win.
Closing Context
The victory moved Las Vegas to 27-13, while Toronto fell to 11-28. The Aces are scheduled to host the Seattle Storm on Thursday, September 17, while the Tempo will continue their road schedule against the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, August 29. No season-series result was provided with the game data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Las Vegas Aces defeated Toronto Tempo 93-73 on August 28, 2026.
A’ja Wilson scored 27 points; her individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, Las Vegas sits 27-13 in the league standings.
A’ja Wilson was the standout performer with 27 points and eight rebounds.