The Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 104-99 on Thursday, July 30, with A’ja Wilson delivering the pivotal performance in Las Vegas. Wilson finished with 33 points and 10 rebounds as the Aces took the result in a high-quality contest that turned on their second-quarter control and late-game composure.
This was an entertaining fixture from the opening period, with both sides finding an attacking rhythm early. Las Vegas edged the first quarter 27-26, but the match began to tilt in the second as the Aces tightened up just enough defensively while continuing to move the ball with purpose. Their 25-18 second quarter created the separation that proved decisive by the final buzzer.
New York stayed firmly in the contest after the interval, responding with a 27-point third quarter and then adding 28 in the fourth. Breanna Stewart was central to that push, posting 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Sabrina Ionescu added playmaking value with five assists. The Liberty won the rebounding battle 34-26 and shot 51.5 percent from the floor, but they were left chasing after conceding too much efficiency from the Aces across all four periods.
Las Vegas, by contrast, looked more fluid in the key attacking sequences. The Aces shot 51.6 percent overall, made 13 of 28 from three-point range, and were especially reliable at the line, converting 25 of 27 free throws. Jackie Young’s nine assists gave the home side control in possession, and Wilson added six assists of her own to underline just how much of the attack ran through her.
Key performers
Wilson was the clear standout, finishing with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists in one of the most complete displays of the night. Young’s nine assists helped Las Vegas keep its shape in the biggest moments, and the Aces’ overall ball movement showed in their 25 assists.
For New York, Stewart’s 26-point, 11-rebound double-double kept the Liberty within reach throughout. But while the visitors remained competitive deep into the fourth quarter, the Aces’ three-point shooting and free-throw accuracy gave them the edge when the match tightened.
NerdSports Stat: Las Vegas combined 13 made threes with 25 made free throws, meaning 38 of the Aces’ 104 points came from those two high-efficiency areas alone—36.5% of their total output.
The result moves Las Vegas to 20-8 and strengthens its position near the top of the Women’s National Basketball Association standings, while New York drops to 16-13 and misses a chance to build momentum on the road. If these sides meet again later in the schedule, the Liberty will feel they are close—but the Aces showed why they remain one of the league’s toughest fixtures, especially at Michelob ULTRA Arena.
Frequently Asked Questions
No goal scorers were listed for this fixture. A’ja Wilson led Las Vegas with 33 points, while Breanna Stewart led New York with 26 points.
Las Vegas Aces 104 – 99 New York Liberty.
Las Vegas improved to 20-8 and strengthened its place near the top of the standings, while New York fell to 16-13 and remains in the playoff race.
A’ja Wilson was the standout performer with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists.
