Aces rally to take control against Valkyries in second half
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Golden State Valkyries 92-73 on June 21, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena. After a closely contested start, Aces head coach Becky Hammon called a timeout that sparked a defining 20-2 run, allowing the Aces to seize momentum. The defense held the Valkyries to less than 20 points in three quarters, with A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young leading the Aces in scoring. The Aces improve their standing as they prepare for upcoming matches against the New York Liberty and Dallas Wings.
- •Aces outscored Valkyries 20-2 in a critical run just before halftime.
- •Jackie Young led all scorers with 21 points for the Aces.
- •Aces recorded 19 assists compared to the Valkyries' eight.
- •Valkyries struggled with three-point shooting at 5-for-30.
- •Both teams will face significant opponents in upcoming matches.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — In-game adjustments prove the difference in Aces’ rout of Valkyries
"What looked like a close battle on the Las Vegas Strip turned into a bloodbath the second the tactics shifted.
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