Aces End Sparks Streak; Brink Returns From Torn ACL

The Las Vegas Aces ended the Los Angeles Sparks' five-game winning streak with an 89-74 victory, led by A'ja Wilson's 34 points and Jackie Young's first career triple-double (18 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists). Wilson scored 17 points in the opening quarter and collected 10 rebounds. The game saw the return of 2024 No. 2 draft pick Cameron Brink, who recorded five points in 13-14 minutes in her first game back from a torn ACL. Despite their recent success, the Sparks struggled offensively, shooting 37.7% and making just four three-pointers, while Kelsey Plum led them with 22 points. The Aces led throughout, never allowing the Sparks to get within single digits after the first quarter. With the win, the Aces improved to 14-13 and the Sparks fell to 11-15, remaining outside playoff position.