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WNBA·RECAP·May 15, 2026 07:42 PM ET

Chelsea Gray drains 24-foot triple off A'ja Wilson dime in Q1

Las Vegas backcourt connects from deep early.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 151 min read
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What happened: Chelsea Gray knocked down a 24-foot three-point jumper assisted by A'ja Wilson with 5:31 remaining in the first quarter. The bucket pushed the score to 17-6 in favor of Gray's side. The play was logged via ESPN's live scoring feed.

Why it matters: Early three-point shooting from a primary playmaker like Gray can swing first-quarter momentum and force defensive adjustments. The Wilson-to-Gray connection is a familiar pairing that has fueled past Las Vegas Aces title runs, and re-establishing that chemistry matters in a 2026 WNBA regular season where the Aces are working to defend their playoff positioning.

What to watch: Watch whether Gray continues to hunt threes off Wilson's high-post passing and how the opposing defense adjusts its drop coverage in subsequent possessions.

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  • @ESPN 
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