Las Vegas Aces vs. Los Angeles Sparks - May 18, 2024
Scoring Summary
Sparks logo, Sparks 0-2, 1ST 18, 2ND 15, 3RD 26, 4TH 23, TOT 82
Aces logo, Aces 2-0, 1ST 16, 2ND 26, 3RD 29, 4TH 18, TOT 89
What's Buzzing
Ramona Shelburne
Valkyries dethroning the Aces tonight. Hell of a run by Las Vegas, ending here tonight by this dominant Golden State squad. Stoked for this new WNBA Finals matchup! Only bummer is we have to wait a week for it to start.
Spotrac
A'ja Wilson earns a $60,000 bonus as the 2026 WNBA League MVP.
It's her 5th-time winning it (most all-time), and the 3rd consecutive season in which she's earned the honor.
Wilson is under contract in Las Vegas for 2 more seasons, at salaries that equal 20% of the league cap.
NBS Golf
Richard Deitsch
NUANCE ALERT:
Given how many pieces I have written praising Caitlin Clark as a viewership monster, hopefully some of the more sane people here can appreciate this.
Nobody has had the viewership impact of CC and she is VITAL to the league. The single most important individual
Austin Karp
WNBA semifinals starting strong as well.
NBC drew 1.1 million viewers for Game 1 of Golden State Valkyries-Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, marking the 3rd-best WNBA semifinal opener on record.
Around 111,000 viewers of the audience came from watching on Peacock (Adobe number)
USA TODAY Sports
Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd appeared to injure her left leg during Game 1 of the WNBA semifinal series vs. the Golden State Valkyries. https://t.co/dEhMuLXSJe
🚨 Valkyries Make Finals In Year 2
5x MVP A'ja and reigning champs get swept in the semis. Golden State will take on Atlanta next
Dream 1 Win Away From Finals‼️
Angel Reese and Jordin Canada each drop 23 to spoil Stewie's 35-point night in Game 2
Valks Defense STIFLES Aces ⚔️
Gabby Williams records double-double as Golden State holds Vegas to season-low points
🚨 Aces KO Fever in Round 1
A'ja drops 36 on 11/18 FG while Clark scores 18 on 18 shots
Dream Eliminate Mystics
All 5 starters score in double figures as Atlanta reaches semifinals for first time since 2018ARIKE SETS RECORD WITH 45 🔥
Most points scored in WNBA playoff history. Wings keep season alive with winArike Forces OT in Game 2 🍿
ARIKE OGUNBOWALE TIES IT IN THE CLUTCH ON ESPN 😱
ESPN
@espnFever Even Series vs. Aces 😤
Caitlin Clark's huge game (27 pts, 15 asts) leads team to keep Indy's playoff hopes alive
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A'ja Records 38-16-4 Line 🤯
Aces star ties playoff scoring career-high in blowout Game 1 win vs. Fever
Everything to Know About WNBA Playoffs
Everything we'll be watching for now that playoff bracket is set
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Valkyries Clinch No. 2 Seed 🌉
Gabby Williams' CLUTCH three under 30 secs completes 16-point comeback
Aces-Mercury Highlights
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A'ja and Jackie Double Up On Sparks 🧨
Aces duo each drop double-double in win
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Storm-Aces Highlights
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Young, Wilson Drop 64 🔥
Aces dominate Storm and win 4th in a row
Paige Secures 1st Win Back Home 🏠
Bueckers leads Dallas to victory in 1st game back from FIBA break.jpg?w=2560 "Top 25 Player Rankings 📊")
Team USA vs. France Full Highlights 🥇
Relive America's comeback win to secure 5th-straight World Cup title (@usabasketball/X)Team USA Dominates France 🇺🇸
Vets carry the way for 5th straight World Cup gold medal
Clark 1st Half Buzzer Beater🔥
Caitlin drains 3 to bring USA within 2 in gold medal game 🎥USA Going For Gold 🏅
The matchup we've all been waiting for against France
USA vs. Hungary Full Highlights 🍿
America's 108 points are most ever in Women's World Cup quarterfinal (@usabasketball/X)
Sparks-Storm Highlights
08/30/2026
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Allisha Gray Drops 20 on LA 🔥
Rhyne Howard supported with 18 PTS for Atlanta.jpg?w=2560 "Freedom, White Not Eligible for WNBA Draft")
Caitlin Clark Drops 37 & 10 🤩
Fever star records new career-high with 8 made triples in the winA'ja Drops 27 On Tempo 💰
Aces star was sensational in win over TorontoPaige Drops 32 on 6/6 3PM 🤯
Wings star had career-high points in a quarter (18) in the 1stA'ja Wilson Questionable
Underdog WNBA
@UnderdogWNBAA'ja Wilson (back) downgraded to questionable Sunday.
Sparks Break 6-Game Skid
Rae Burrell drops game-high 20 pointsSydney Taylor Cold Game-Winner 🥶
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Who Is Mark Walter? 🧐
Why billionaire had to sell Lakers—and how it might affect Dodgers, Chelsea and more 🎥Dream SMACK Sparks 🤯
Angel Reese perfect from the field on near triple-double 🎥
Angel's 24th Season Double-Double 🔥
Dream star leads the charge in crucial win over A'ja, Aces
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The Spectacle Takes Down Aces 🥽
Miles puts up 23 points to spoil A'ja's 32-point night 🎥Sparks-Mystics Highlights
08/15/2026
Jackie Young Drops 32 👊
A'ja Wilson supports with 15 PTSSabrina Leads NY To Victory 🏆
Ionescu dropped 20 against Los Angeles
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Noemie Brochant TORCHES Sparks 🧯
Mercury forward was feeling it in LAA'ja Dominates Mystics 👑
Aces star delivers 26 and 13 with 4 blocks in win over Washington
Valkyries Nearly Blow 4Q Lead 😭
Sparks almost complete comeback but Golden State locks in down the stretchNew WNBA 3-PT Record 🪣
Lynx's Kayla McBride drops 10 triples on Wings for most in a single game ever
Liberty SMACK Aces by 40 😳
Marine Johannes drops 27 to run A'ja-less Vegas out of BrooklynLynx CLAMP A'ja 🗜️
Reigning MVP was held to 5/17 shooting as Olivia Miles, Phee put on offensive clinic in win.jpg?w=2560 "Breaking News")
