Aces collapse in fourth quarter, lose close game to Sky
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces fell to the Chicago Sky 84-83 on August 1, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. Despite holding a ten-point lead entering the fourth quarter, the Aces struggled, allowing the Sky to score 29 points in the final period. A'ja Wilson led the Aces with 36 points and a double-double, but the team committed 16 turnovers, contributing to their downfall. Head coach Becky Hammon criticized the team's defensive lapses and ball security. The Aces are on a challenging five-game road trip and will look to regroup in their next matchup.
- •Aces lead by ten points heading into the fourth quarter.
- •Sky score 29 points in the final period to secure the win.
- •A'ja Wilson records a game-high 36 points.
- •Aces commit 16 turnovers, their highest since May.
- •Next game comes as part of a tough five-game road trip.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Too many mistakes doom Aces in trap game loss against Sky
"With a difficult five-game road trip under way, the Las Vegas Aces started it off in as brutal a fashion as possible.
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