Aces Recover, Defeat Sparks 105-78 in Los Angeles
PUBLISHED May 10, 2026, 3:38 AM ET
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Los Angeles. On Sunday, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 105-78 at Crypto.com Arena, with Chennedy Carter scoring 22 points and Jackie Young adding 20 and nine assists. Kelsey Plum led the Sparks with 27 points; the Aces shot 62 percent from the field (43 of 69) and built a decisive second-half margin. Las Vegas had received championship rings and suffered a 33-point season-opening loss to Phoenix on Saturday before the rebound win on Sunday; A'ja Wilson added 19 points and reached 2,502 career rebounds in 269 games. Dana Evans was listed out with a leg injury, and the Sparks fell to 0-1 this season.
By James Porter | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Prior season records noted: Aces 30-14, Sparks 21-23 (2025-26 season reference).
- Las Vegas received championship rings before the weekend (ring ceremony).
- Saturday: Aces lost by 33 points to the Phoenix Mercury in season opener.
- Sunday: Aces defeated Sparks 105-78 at Crypto.com Arena; Carter 22, Young 20, Plum 27.
- Postgame notes: A'ja Wilson reached 2,502 career rebounds; Dana Evans listed out with a leg injury.
News Intelligence
- The Aces' rebound win shows resilience, a quality we can all admire. If you're a fan, it's a reminder that one loss doesn't define a season. For those following A'ja Wilson, her milestone is a testament to consistency and hard work. Check out the next game to see how the team continues to perform.
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The Las Vegas Aces benefited by securing a 105-78 victory, restoring team confidence after a season-opening loss and demonstrating offensive efficiency.
The Los Angeles Sparks suffered a 105-78 defeat in their home opener, exposing defensive lapses and leaving them 0-1 to start the season.
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