The Las Vegas Aces handed the Chicago Sky a tough loss at the United Center on Sunday, June 28, pulling away for a 107-99 victory behind a commanding performance from superstar A’ja Wilson. The Aces shot efficiently from the floor and controlled the glass throughout, proving too much for a Chicago squad that fought but could not close the gap.
Wilson was the story of the night, finishing with 30 points and 15 rebounds — a double-double that anchored everything Las Vegas did on both ends of the floor. Her ability to score in the paint, draw fouls, and clean up the glass gave the Aces a consistent advantage that Chicago simply had no answer for. Jackie Young complemented Wilson’s dominance by orchestrating the offense, dishing out a team-high 8 assists to keep Las Vegas in a smooth offensive rhythm all evening.
The Aces shot 52 percent from the field, connecting on 33 of 63 field goal attempts, and were equally dangerous from beyond the arc, knocking down 10 of 25 three-point attempts for a 40 percent clip. Las Vegas also got to the free-throw line frequently, going 31-for-37 — an 84 percent mark — which proved critical in padding the final margin. The Aces collected 32 total rebounds, including 26 on the defensive end, limiting Chicago’s second-chance opportunities while generating their own. Twenty assists on 33 made baskets illustrated just how fluid and unselfish the Las Vegas offense operated throughout the contest.
Chicago did not go quietly. Center Kamilla Cardoso was a force for the Sky, leading the team with 24 points and 8 rebounds in what was one of her stronger outings of the season. Her interior presence kept Chicago competitive and prevented the deficit from ballooning further. Veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot ran the Sky’s offense with purpose, distributing the ball effectively to finish with a team-best 8 assists.
Despite those individual contributions, Chicago could not generate enough consistent offense to match the Aces’ firepower. Las Vegas’s nine steals disrupted Chicago’s half-court sets at key moments, and the Aces’ ability to limit their own damage — committing just 11 total turnovers — meant they rarely gave the Sky the extra possessions needed to mount a serious comeback.
The game was played at the United Center in Chicago, and while the home crowd had reason to cheer Cardoso and Vandersloot’s efforts, the Aces were simply the more complete team on this night. Las Vegas’s combination of elite individual talent in Wilson, sharp perimeter shooting, and disciplined ball movement made them difficult to contain for 40 minutes.
The 107-99 final reflects a game that was closer in feel than the box score might suggest, but Las Vegas’s efficiency and Wilson’s historic-level production ultimately made the difference. The Aces leave Chicago with a road win that underscores their status as one of the WNBA’s premier teams, while the Sky will look to regroup and find more consistent defensive answers as the season continues.
