ARLINGTON, Texas — Satou Sabally had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Natasha Howard added 24 points, and the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-90 on Tuesday night despite A’ja Wilson’s 42-point performance.
Dallas (8-22), which was coming off a 113-110 victory over Los Angeles on Sunday, secured its second two-game winning streak of the season. The Wings also snapped a seven-game losing streak against the Aces.
Sabally sank a 3-pointer while being fouled and completed the four-point play to tie it at 79-all midway through the fourth quarter.
Arike Ogunbowale made two free throws with 35.8 seconds left to give Dallas a 91-90 lead. After a timeout, Jackie Young missed a jumper from the free-throw line and Teaira McCowan secured her 17th rebound.
Sabally added two free throws with 12.6 remaining to make it 93-90. Las Vegas worked it around the perimeter before Wilson was long on a 3-point attempt at the buzzer.
Wilson was 16 of 22 from the field and 10 of 13 at the free-throw line for her third 40-point game of her career.
Ogunbowale finished with 20 points, five rebounds and six assists, and McCowan had eight points and 17 rebounds. Sabally reached the 20-point plateau for the third time this season.
Young had 17 points and Chelsea Gray added 15 for Las Vegas (19-11).
Wilson scored 17 points in the first half and Young added 13 to help the Aces build a 42-37 lead.
Dallas outscored the Aces 32-21 in the fourth.
In a thrilling matchup between the Dallas Wings and the Las Vegas Aces, the Wings came out on top with a 107-102 victory. Despite a remarkable 42-point performance from A’ja Wilson of the Aces, the Wings were able to secure the win with a strong team effort.
Wilson, the 2020 WNBA MVP, put on a show for fans with her impressive scoring display. She shot 16-of-25 from the field and added 10 rebounds to her stat line. Wilson’s dominant performance kept the Aces in the game until the final buzzer, but it was not enough to overcome the balanced attack of the Wings.
The Wings were led by their own star player, Arike Ogunbowale, who finished with 33 points on 11-of-21 shooting. Ogunbowale showcased her scoring ability and clutch gene, hitting key shots down the stretch to help secure the victory for Dallas.
In addition to Ogunbowale’s performance, the Wings received contributions from several other players. Satou Sabally chipped in with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Marina Mabrey added 15 points off the bench. The Wings’ depth and ability to score from multiple positions proved to be crucial in their win over the Aces.
Despite the loss, the Aces showed resilience and fought until the very end. In addition to Wilson’s standout performance, Liz Cambage had a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Kelsey Plum also had a strong showing off the bench, scoring 17 points in just 19 minutes of play.
Overall, this game was a showcase of some of the top talent in the WNBA. Both teams displayed their offensive firepower and competitive spirit, making for an exciting and entertaining contest. The Wings’ ability to come together as a team and execute in crunch time ultimately led to their victory over the Aces, despite Wilson’s incredible individual effort.