A'ja Wilson scores 33, Jackie Young adds 29 as Aces top Liberty

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A'ja Wilson scores 33, Jackie Young adds 29 as Aces top Liberty
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The Las Vegas Aces held off the New York Liberty with a 104-99 victory at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 1. A'ja Wilson led the Aces with 33 points and 10 rebounds, while Jackie Young contributed 29 points and made all 12 of her free throws, crucial in the game's final seconds. The Aces trailed early but took a 52-44 lead into halftime after Young scored 15 points in the first quarter. Breanna Stewart led New York with 26 points and 11 rebounds, helping keep the score close until the end. The game featured several lead changes, with New York closing the gap to just two points in the final minute, but Wilson's late game contributions sealed the Aces' victory.

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  • Las Vegas Aces scored 104 points against New York Liberty.
  • A'ja Wilson recorded 33 points and 10 rebounds.
  • Jackie Young made all 12 free throws, contributing significantly at the end.
  • Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
  • The game featured nine lead changes and several ties.
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A'ja Wilson scored 33 points and Jackie Young made all 12 of her free throws as the Las Vegas Aces held off the New York Liberty 104-99 on Thursday.

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