A'ja Wilson starts fast in Aces-Valkyries Game 1

She scored 10 early points on 4-for-5 shooting.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 19m1 min read

10 PTS (4-5 FGM) and counting for A'ja Wilson 🔥 Game 1 of Aces vs. Valkyries in the WNBA Semifinals is underway on NBC Via @NBA on X

What happened: The Las Vegas Aces and Golden State Valkyries tipped off their semifinal series on NBC and Peacock. The broadcast opens the penultimate round of the WNBA playoffs.

Why it matters: Las Vegas pursues a fourth WNBA championship in five years. Securing an immediate advantage is critical in the best-of-five format.

What to watch: The Game 1 winner takes the initial lead in the series.

Sources

@NBA 2026-10-04T20:26:01.012536+00:00

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