The Las Vegas Aces earned an 89-79 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with A’ja Wilson leading the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Las Vegas built its advantage early at Michelob ULTRA Arena and maintained control despite Los Angeles’ productive fourth quarter.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Aces 24, Sparks 11

Las Vegas established the game’s early direction with a 24-11 opening period. The Aces created a 13-point edge in the first 10 minutes, putting the Sparks in catch-up mode for the remainder of the night.

Second Quarter: Sparks 22, Aces 18

Los Angeles answered before halftime, outscoring Las Vegas 22-18 in the second quarter. The Sparks trimmed four points from the deficit, but the Aces still carried a 42-33 lead into the break.

Third Quarter: Aces 23, Sparks 18

The Aces regained separation in the third, winning the period 23-18 to extend their lead to 65-51. That 14-point margin gave Las Vegas useful breathing room entering the final quarter.

Fourth Quarter: Sparks 28, Aces 24

The Sparks posted their highest-scoring quarter with 28 points in the fourth, but Las Vegas matched the urgency with 24 points of its own. The Aces protected the advantage well enough to close out the 10-point result without overtime.

Key Performers

A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas: Wilson finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, recording a double-double while leading the Aces in both scoring and rebounding.

Jackie Young, Las Vegas: Young directed the Aces’ offense with 11 assists. Las Vegas finished with 21 assists as a team, five more than Los Angeles.

Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles: Ogwumike led the Sparks with 17 points and nine rebounds, narrowly missing a double-double in a strong all-around effort.

Erica Wheeler, Los Angeles: Wheeler paced the Sparks with five assists as Los Angeles recorded 16 for the game.

NerdSports Stat: Las Vegas made four more 3-pointers than Los Angeles, 11-7, and the resulting 12-point difference from beyond the arc was larger than the Aces’ 10-point final margin.

Game Analysis

The Aces’ first-quarter advantage proved decisive. Although the Sparks outscored Las Vegas in both the second and fourth quarters, the Aces won the first and third periods by a combined 18 points. That early and third-quarter work gave Las Vegas enough margin to absorb Los Angeles’ late push.

Las Vegas also had a modest edge in shooting efficiency, finishing 34-for-70 from the field for 48.6% and 11-for-28 from 3-point range for 39.3%. The Sparks shot 47.8% overall on 32-for-67 attempts, but made 7 of 21 3-point attempts, a 33.3% rate. Los Angeles held a narrow 30-29 rebounding advantage, while the Aces’ 21-16 assist edge reflected stronger ball movement.

What the Result Means

The win moved Las Vegas to 30-13 overall and 15-7 at home, while Los Angeles fell to 16-27 and 8-14 on the road. The teams’ next tests come Thursday, September 24: the Aces host the Phoenix Mercury, and the Sparks face the Golden State Valkyries. No season-series information was provided with the final-game data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Las Vegas Aces vs Los Angeles Sparks game on September 22, 2026?

Las Vegas Aces defeated Los Angeles Sparks 89-79 on September 22, 2026.

How many points did A’ja Wilson score?

A’ja Wilson scored 18 points; her individual shooting percentage was not included in the provided final-game data.

What are Las Vegas Aces’ standings after this game?

After the win, Las Vegas sits 30-13 in the league-wide standings.

Who was the best player in the game?

A’ja Wilson was the standout performer with 18 points and 10 rebounds.