Las Vegas Aces Secure 15th Consecutive Victory, 92-61, Over Chicago Sky
Las Vegas dominated the Chicago Sky on Monday, September 9, wiht a decisive 92-61 victory, extending their winning streak to 15 games. Guard Jackie Young led the Aces in the third quarter with 10 points and finished the night tied with teammate Jewell Loyd as the game’s leading scorer with 15 points. The Aces’ performance solidified their position as a top contender heading into the 2025 WNBA Playoffs.
The win improves the Aces’ regular season record to 29-14, and sets the stage for a crucial playoff seeding scenario. Las Vegas entered their final regular season game tied with the Atlanta Dream for the No.2 seed. The outcome of both teams’ final games will determine whether the Aces will be the No.2 or No.3 seed in the playoffs, were they will face either the Golden State Valkyries, Indiana Fever, or Seattle Storm. The WNBA Playoffs are scheduled to begin on September 14.
Las Vegas built a commanding lead, holding a 64-42 advantage with under two minutes remaining in the third quarter, eventually taking a 20-point lead into the final period (66-46). Throughout the fourth quarter,the Aces maintained a lead of at least 18 points,closing out the game with efficient shooting,going 10-for-16 from the floor and 4-for-8 from three-point range.
Young showcased her all-around game,shooting 6-for-7 from the field (4-for-4 on two-pointers and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc) and dishing out a team-high seven assists. Her final stat line included 15 points, three defensive rebounds, two steals, one block, and a +19 plus/minus rating in 26 minutes of play.
Game Summary:
Las Vegas aces: 28 | 15 | 23 | 26 – Total: 92
Chicago Sky: 14 | 21 | 11 | 15 - Total: 61
Jackie young – September 9 vs. Chicago Sky Stats:
Minutes Played: 26:43
FGM-A: 6-for-7
2PM-A: 4-for-4
3PM-A: 2-for-3
FTM-A: 1-for-2
points: 15
+/-: +19
Offensive Rebounds: 0
Defensive Rebounds: 3
Assists: 7
Personal Fouls: 3
Steals: 2
Turnovers: 1
Blocked Shots: 1
Jackie Young – Season Averages (Through 43 Games):
30.4 minutes
16.5 Points
4.4 Rebounds
5.0 Assists
1.3 Steals
47.4% FG
35.2% 3FG
89.4% FT
2.2 Turnovers
2.5 Personal Fouls
0.4 Blocked Shots
