A’ja Wilson and Aces aim for No. 2 seed in final WNBA week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:47 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces, led by A’ja Wilson, return to action this week with four games against eliminated teams. Currently holding the No. 3 seed with a 27-13 record, the Aces could surpass the Golden State Valkyries for the second seed in the WNBA playoffs if they win two of those matchups. They face the Seattle Storm on Thursday and Sunday, with additional games against the Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury. Wilson’s recent rest from the World Cup could enhance her performance as the Aces look to secure home-court advantage in the playoffs.
- •Las Vegas has four games remaining against eliminated teams.
- •Aces currently trail Golden State by two games.
- •A’ja Wilson averaged 26 points per game before the break.
- •Next games are against Seattle, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
- •Aces aim to maintain home-court advantage for the playoffs.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — A’ja Wilson Is Back As Aces Try To Hold Off Atlanta And Indiana
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — A’ja Wilson and Aces could steal No. 2 seed during final WNBA week
"The Las Vegas Aces return from the FIBA Women’s World Cup break with very little room for error. The defending champions have four regular-season games left, and the teams behind them are close enough that every result can change the playoff picture. That makes the return of A’ja Wilson especially important. Las Vegas sits at [...]
"A’ja Wilson and the Aces return with four games against eliminated teams and a real opportunity to take the WNBA’s No. 2 playoff seed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:03 PMA’ja Wilson Is Back As Aces Try To Hold Off Atlanta And Indiana
The Las Vegas Aces return from the FIBA Women’s World Cup break with very little room for error. The defending champions have four regular-season games left, and the teams behind them are close enough that every result can change the playoff picture. That makes the return of A’ja Wilson especially important. Las Vegas sits at [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:47 AMA’ja Wilson and Aces could steal No. 2 seed during final WNBA week
A’ja Wilson and the Aces return with four games against eliminated teams and a real opportunity to take the WNBA’s No. 2 playoff seed.
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