Aja Wilson produced another offensive masterclass, dropping another 30-point game on the same night the Golden State Valkyries set a new WNBA record with their latest victory.
ACES, VALKYRIES STAY RED-HOT; SPARKS, STORM SURVIVE IN THRILLER
- Las Vegas Aces (20-14) def. Phoenix Mercury (19-13), 86-83: Reigning MVP A’ja Wilson came up with another big-time performance as the Aces stretched their winning run to six games, holding off the Mercury in a thrilling finish.
Wilson exploded for 30 points for her league-leading seventh 30-point game of the season, adding 16 rebounds on top of going 14-for-15 from the free-throw line.
The @LVAces get the dub after defeating the Phoenix Mercury 86-83 💪
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 16, 2025
A'ja Wilson did it all to lead her team to victory! She recorded her fourth straight double-double with 30 PTS & 16 REB!#WNBARivalsWeek
- Golden State Valkyries (18-15) def. Chicago Sky (8-25), 90-59: The streaking Valkyries shot the lights out in Chicago, draining 14 threes en route to a 31-point romp of the Sky.
Cecilia Zandalasini recorded 20 points, four rebounds, four steals and three assists to spearhead a fourth straight Golden State win in the process.
Cecilia Zandalasini was UNSTOPPABLE in the @valkyries' win over the Sky, 90-59 👏
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 16, 2025
20 PTS | 4 REB | 3 AST | 4 STL
Her efforts lead the Valkyries to their fourth consecutive win!#WNBARivalsWeek presented by @Ally
- LA Sparks (16-17) def. Dallas Wings (9-25), 97-96: Kelsey Plum unloaded 28 markers for his second straight game with 25 points or more, pushing the Sparks to a thrilling road escape against the Wings.
Dearica Hamby added 20 points and 10 rebounds as Paige Bueckers, who ended up with a game-high 29 markers, missed a potential game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds.
🏀 FINAL IN TEXAS 🏀
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 16, 2025
The @LASparks edge out the Dallas Wings in a thriller, 97–96!
Dearica Hamby: 20 PTS | 10 REB | 4 AST | 1 STL
🔹 6th 20+ PTS & 10+ REB game this season (career-high 13th)
🔹 4th player in WNBA history with multiple 500 PTS / 250 REB / 100 AST seasons…
- Seattle Storm (17-17) def. Atlanta Dream (21-12), 80-78: Skylar Diggins recorded a 21-point, 11-assist double-double to help the Storm snap a six-game losing streak at the expense of the Dream.
Despite Atlanta scoring the first 12 points of the fourth quarter, Seattle managed to hang on and ended the Dream's five-game winning streak.
RIGHT before the shot clock for Skylar Diggins🔥
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 16, 2025
SEA–ATL on ION | #WNBACanadaGame | #WNBARivalsWeek presented by @Ally
- Washington Mystics (15-18) def. Indiana Fever (18-16), 88-84: Rookie Sonia Citron scored 12 of her 21 points in the fourth quarter to anchor the Mystics’ 13-point comeback against the Fever.
Kiki Iriafen contributed a strong double-double with 18 markers and 12 rebounds, helping Washington to their second consecutive road win after dropping their last three.
Sonia Citron and KiKi Iriafen put on a show to fuel the @WashMystics comeback WIN 🤝
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 16, 2025
Kiki Iriafen: 18 PTS | 12 REB | 1 3PM
Sonia Citron: 21 PTS | 3 AST | 3 3PM#WNBARivalsWeek
