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Los Angeles Sparks

05-11 06:00

78 - 105

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Total

Los Angeles Sparks

Las Vegas Aces

105

Los Angeles Sparks

Las Vegas Aces

2 points

3 points

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Free Throws Rate

TO68%

70%TO

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Ended78 - 105

10:00

Smith vs. Hamby (Young got the ball)

0-0

9:43

Talport received an assist from Wilson and hit a layup

0-2

9:28

Hamby fouled offensively

0-2

9:28

Hamby committed an offensive foul error

0-2

9:07

Wilson missed a breakthrough layup

0-2

9:02

Smith offensive rebound

0-2

9:01

Talport received an assist from Smith and hit a layup

0-4

8:57

Plum stepped on the line and made a mistake in passing

0-4

8:40

Wilson missed a three-point shot

0-4

8:38

Hamby defensive rebounds

0-4

8:31

Atkins received an assist from Plum and scored on a breakthrough layup

2-4

8:19

Wilson committed an offensive foul

2-4

8:19

Wilson made an offensive foul turnover

2-4

8:00

Hamby's layup was blocked by Smith

2-4

7:57

Hamby offensive rebounds

2-4

7:55

Atkins missed a two-point jumper

2-4

7:53

Talport defensive rebound

2-4

7:49

Smith received an assist from Talport and hit a two-point jumper

2-6

7:34

Atkins missed a three-point shot

2-6

7:33

Gray defensive rebounds

2-6

7:24

Wilson missed a pull-up jumper

2-6

7:21

Hamby defensive rebounds

2-6

7:15

Plum missed a two-point layup

2-6

7:13

Smith defensive rebound

2-6

7:01

Gray made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Atkins

2-6

6:55

Atkins' foot breakaway layup was blocked by Smith

2-6

6:51

Smith defensive rebound

2-6

6:48

Wilson missed a two-point layup

2-6

6:44

Lehr defensive rebound

2-6

6:40

Plum hit a two-point shot

4-6

6:10

Gray received an assist from Talport and hit a three-point shot

4-9

5:55

Plum hit a two-point shot

6-9

5:41

Lehr committed a personal foul

6-9

5:41

The ace was substituted, and Lloyd came on to replace Talbot

6-9

5:33

Wilson received an assist from Gray and hit a step-back jumper

6-11

5:21

Hamby received an assist from Lehr and hit a layup

8-11

5:21

Gray fouled on a shot

8-11

5:21

Hamby missed the free throw

8-11

5:18

Ogumik offensive rebound

8-11

5:16

Ogumike missed a two-point jumper

8-11

5:14

Young defensive rebounds

8-11

4:58

Wilson received an assist from Young and hit a layup

8-13

4:48

Ogumike received an assist from Hamby and hit a three-point shot

11-13

4:31

Wilson made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Lehr

11-13

4:25

Lehr stepped on the line and made a mistake

11-13

4:25

Official suspension

11-13

4:25

The ace made a substitution, and Carter came on to replace Smith

11-13

4:02

Wilson received an assist from Gray and hit a jumper

11-15

3:45

Carter committed a personal foul

11-15

3:36

Plum stepped back and hit a three-point jumper

14-15

3:25

Young hit a two-point shot

14-17

3:16

Sparks made a substitution, and Viller came on to replace Atkins

14-17

3:16

Sparks made a substitution, and Brink came on to replace Ogumik

14-17

3:06

Weller missed a three-point shot

14-17

3:02

Brink offensive rebound

14-17

2:56

Plum missed a three-point shot

14-17

2:52

Wilson defensive rebound

14-17

2:48

Brink shot foul

14-17

2:48

Wilson made two free throws, the first of which was a free throw

14-18

2:48

The ace was substituted, and Turner came on to replace Gray

14-18

2:48

Wilson hit his second free throw

14-19

2:39

Turner committed a personal foul

14-19

2:31

Hamby missed a breakthrough layup

14-19

2:28

Turner defensive rebound

14-19

2:13

Carter scored on a breakthrough layup

14-21

2:08

Brink made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Young

14-21

1:55

Yang missed a three-point pull-up jumper

14-21

1:50

Plum defensive rebound

14-21

1:43

Plum made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Carter

14-21

1:39

Weller shot foul

14-21

1:39

Young made two free throws, the first of which was hit

14-22

1:39

Sparks made a substitution, and Ogumike came on to replace Hamby

14-22

1:39

The ace made a substitution, and Smith came on to replace Wilson

14-22

1:39

Young hit his second free throw

14-23

1:26

Brink made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Turner

14-23

1:19

Smith received an assist from Jan and hit a layup

14-25

1:02

Weller missed a three-point shot

14-25

59.2

Smith defensive rebound

14-25

46.1

Lehr fouled off the ball

14-25

46.1

Smith made two free throws, the first of which missed

14-25

46.1

The ace got an offensive rebound

14-25

46.1

Sparks made a substitution, and Gray came on to replace Lehr

14-25

46.1

Smith hit his second free throw

14-26

31.6

Ogumike missed a two-point jumper

14-26

30.9

The ace got a defensive rebound

14-26

30.9

Brink fouled off the ball

14-26

30.9

Smith made two free throws, the first of which missed

14-26

30.9

The ace got an offensive rebound

14-26

30.9

Smith hit his second free throw

14-27

12.3

Plum missed a three-point shot

14-27

9.0

Lloyd defensive rebound

14-27

0.0

Jan broke through and scored on a layup

14-29

0.0

(00:00) [The ace referee initiates a video replay (the replay determines that the penalty is correct]

14-29

0.0

The first quarter ends

14-29

Match Info

Aces Dominate Sparks in WNBA Season Opener: 105-78 Victory

The Las Vegas Aces kicked off the 2026 WNBA season in emphatic fashion, dismantling the Los Angeles Sparks 105-78 at the Staples Center on May 11. The defending champions showed no signs of complacency, storming to a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looking back.

Match Overview

The Aces overwhelmed the Sparks with their trademark high-octane offense and relentless defensive pressure. Las Vegas shot 52% from the field and hit 14 three-pointers, while forcing 18 turnovers from Los Angeles. The Sparks struggled to contain the Aces' balanced attack, with five Las Vegas players finishing in double figures.

Key Moments

First Quarter Blitz: The Aces opened with a 30-15 run, sparked by back-to-back triples from Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum.
Halftime Lead: Las Vegas led 55-36 at the break, with A'ja Wilson dominating the paint (12 points, 8 rebounds).
Third Quarter Surge: The Sparks briefly cut the deficit to 14, but the Aces responded with a 12-2 run to put the game out of reach.
Garbage Time: With a 30-point lead late in the fourth, both teams emptied their benches.

Standout Performers

A'ja Wilson led all scorers with 26 points, adding 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. Kelsey Plum contributed 22 points and 8 assists, while Jackie Young added 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting. For the Sparks, Nneka Ogwumike fought hard for 20 points and 9 rebounds, but received little support from her teammates.

Tactical Story

The Aces' pick-and-roll offense was unstoppable, repeatedly creating mismatches. Las Vegas also exploited the Sparks' transition defense, scoring 28 fast-break points. Los Angeles, missing key guard Jade Melbourne due to injury, struggled to generate consistent offence without their primary ball-handler.

Season Impact

The victory gives the Aces an early edge in the Western Conference standings, while the Sparks fall to 0-1. If Las Vegas continues this form, they are clear title contenders once again. For the Sparks, adjustments are needed to compete with the league's elite.