Aces seek first home win against Valkyries on Saturday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces are set to face the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday at the Michelob ULTRA Arena as they look for their first home victory of the season. The defending champions are currently 0-2 at home after winning 6 of 7 on the road. Head coach Becky Hammon emphasized the importance of establishing a strong home presence while acknowledging the need to improve their late-game performance, having lost six out of nine fourth quarters so far. The Aces recently defeated the Valkyries 91-81 on May 31, and after two tough home losses, they are focused on turning their home court into a more formidable environment.
- •Aces are 0-2 at home this season.
- •Aces defeated Valkyries 91-81 last week.
- •Team has lost six of nine fourth quarters.
- •Game is vital for defending champions' home court dominance.
- •Aces have a 6-1 record on the road.
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Aces determined to pick up first home win on Saturday
"Las Vegas – The Aces don’t need reminding of the importance of making their home court a fortress.
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