Aces Dominate Valkyries 101-77 with Loyd Record 7 Three-Pointers

The Las Vegas Aces rebounded impressively from a historic 53-point home loss to the Minnesota Lynx by defeating the Golden State Valkyries 101-77. Jewell Loyd led the Aces with a season-high 27 points, tying the franchise record with seven 3-pointers, while Jackie Young contributed 20 points and A’ja Wilson added a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds. The Aces dominated early, building a 27-14 lead in the first quarter and maintaining control to lead 50-25 at halftime, with strong contributions from their bench scoring 25 points. The Valkyries struggled offensively, shooting just 34.2% from the field and were further hampered when Janelle Salaun was ejected after a flagrant foul on Loyd. The game showcased the Aces’ resilience and sharpshooting, as they tied their franchise record with 18 made three-pointers, bouncing back from their worst defeat in WNBA history with a commanding win against a Valkyries team that had been on a three-game road winning streak.