What happened: Las Vegas has five players in double-digit scoring as it holds a lead over Golden State. Jackie Young is pacing the group with 21 points, five assists and three made 3-pointers, while A'ja Wilson has added 19 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Chelsea Gray (15 points, nine assists) and Jewell Loyd (14 points, four 3-pointers) have rounded out the balanced attack alongside NaLyssa Smith.
Why it matters: The depth of scoring underscores why Las Vegas (12-5) entered the night near the top of the standings, having taken both prior head-to-head meetings with Golden State this season. The Valkyries (11-6) had been one of the league's hotter teams, winning four of their last five, making any cushion Las Vegas builds significant in the race for seeding.
By the numbers: Las Vegas averages 89.8 points per game this season while allowing 86.9; Golden State scores 84.1 and allows 78.4. The teams' two earlier meetings both went to Las Vegas: 84-79 on June 6 and 91-81 on May 31. Wilson's line of 19 points, nine boards and two blocks tracks with her standing as the Aces' anchor on both ends.
What to watch: Watch whether Golden State's defense, which has been among the league's stingiest, can tighten enough to chip into the deficit down the stretch.