The Sparks vs Aces matchup on September 22, 2026, ended with the Las Vegas Aces earning an 89-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. The Aces combined efficient shooting, strong ball movement and balanced scoring to pull away for the 10-point win.
The Las Vegas Aces finished the game shooting 48.6% from the field and knocked down 11 of 28 attempts from three-point range. Los Angeles shot 47.8% overall but made only seven of 21 three-point attempts.
Sparks vs Aces Final Score
The Las Vegas Aces finished with 89 points, while the Los Angeles Sparks scored 79.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 79 |
| Las Vegas Aces | 89 |
The Aces’ 10-point margin was built on their superior three-point production and a slight advantage in overall field-goal efficiency.
A’ja Wilson Leads Las Vegas Aces
A’ja Wilson was one of the key contributors for the Las Vegas Aces, finishing with 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting. She also recorded 10 rebounds, giving her a double-double, while adding two assists, two steals and three blocks.
Chelsea Gray also delivered an efficient performance. She scored 17 points while shooting 7-of-12 from the field and making two three-pointers. Jackie Young added 14 points, 11 assists and five rebounds, providing an important all-around contribution.
Stephanie Talbot scored 14 points and shot an impressive 75% from the field, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc.
Nneka Ogwumike Leads Sparks Scoring
For Los Angeles, Nneka Ogwumike led the Sparks with 17 points. She connected on 7 of 12 field-goal attempts and made one of her two three-point attempts. Ogwumike also grabbed nine rebounds and contributed two assists.
Erica Wheeler added 16 points for the Sparks while shooting 7-of-13 from the field. She also recorded five assists and four rebounds.
Tonie Morgan provided an efficient scoring burst off the bench, finishing with 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting. Rae Burrell contributed 11 points, while Ariel Atkins added nine.
Three-Point Shooting Makes a Difference
One of the clearest statistical differences in the Sparks vs Aces game was three-point shooting.
Las Vegas made 11 of 28 three-point attempts, good for 39.3%. Los Angeles made seven of 21 attempts, shooting 33.3% from long range.
The Aces also finished with 21 assists compared with 16 for the Sparks, helping create additional scoring opportunities throughout the game.
Sparks vs Aces Player Stats
Los Angeles Sparks
- Nneka Ogwumike: 17 points, 9 rebounds
- Erica Wheeler: 16 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds
- Tonie Morgan: 14 points
- Rae Burrell: 11 points
- Ariel Atkins: 9 points
- Jihyun Park: 5 points
Las Vegas Aces
- A’ja Wilson: 18 points, 10 rebounds
- Chelsea Gray: 17 points
- Jackie Young: 14 points, 11 assists, 5 rebounds
- Stephanie Talbot: 14 points
- Jewell Loyd: 9 points
- Cheyenne Parker-Tyus: 6 points
Inactive Sparks Players
The Los Angeles Sparks listed Dearica Hamby, Cameron Brink, Aaliyah Nye and Shyanne Sellers as inactive for the matchup.
Their absence was part of the game’s official inactive-player report.
Key Takeaways From Sparks vs Aces
The Sparks vs Aces contest featured strong shooting from both teams, but Las Vegas had the statistical edge from three-point range and in assists.
The Las Vegas Aces finished with 89 points on 48.6% shooting, while the Sparks scored 79 points on 47.8% shooting. A’ja Wilson’s double-double and Jackie Young’s 11 assists were among the notable individual performances for Las Vegas.
For Los Angeles, Nneka Ogwumike and Erica Wheeler led the scoring effort, while Tonie Morgan provided efficient production from the bench.
The final result gave the Aces an 89-79 victory in the September 22 WNBA matchup.
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