Los Angeles Sparks
17-26
7:00 PM PT
Las Vegas Aces
29-15
Kelsey Plum
23.1 PPG · 2.1 REB · 6.2 AST
A'ja Wilson
26.0 PPG · 9.2 REB · 3.2 AST
Game Script
Expect a high-scoring, perimeter-oriented matchup. Sparks (87.5 PPG) meet Aces (91.0 PPG), with points likely on both ends.
The game likely turns on paint: Sparks score 22.7 two-point makes a game; Aces protect the rim with 4.8 blocks. Interior control leans Aces.
Game Snapshot
Los Angeles Sparks
Last 53-2LWWLW
StreakW1
L5 scoring86.2points/game
L5 defense83.0allowed/game
Home8-13Road 9-13
Rest3dsince last game
Series1-23 played
Las Vegas Aces
Last 55-0WWWWW
StreakW5
L5 scoring98.8points/game
L5 defense76.6allowed/game
Home14-7Road 15-8
Rest2dsince last game
Series2-13 played
Team Identity
Los Angeles Sparks
Ball movementTransition team
Sharp ball movement and a transition game, though hampered by a rebounding disadvantage.
EliteAverage56
Defensive DBelow Avg28
Three-point shootingAverage53
TransitionAbove Avg78
Paint-firstAverage50
Ball movementAbove Avg83
ReboundingWell Below17
Rim protectionBelow Avg39
Las Vegas Aces
Rim protectionElite offensePaint-first offenseBall movementTransition teamDefensive-mindedThree-point shooting
Strong rim protection and an elite offense.
EliteAbove Avg83
Defensive DAbove Avg67
Three-point shootingAbove Avg67
TransitionAbove Avg72
Paint-firstAbove Avg78
Ball movementAbove Avg78
ReboundingAverage56
Rim protectionElite100
Where the Game Will Be Won
Paint
Sparks score 22.7 two-point makes a game; Aces protect the rim with 4.8 blocks. Interior control leans Aces.
Edge · AcesSparks: 22.7 2PT makesAces: 4.8 blocks/gmHigh confidence
Turnovers
Sparks average 14.6 turnovers, Aces 12.0; steals (7.9 vs 7.2) add pressure. Ball security favors Aces.
Edge · AcesSparks: 14.6 TO / 7.9 STLAces: 12.0 TO / 7.2 STLHigh confidence
Rebounding
Sparks carry a -4.5 rebound margin, Aces -0.4. Second-chance control leans Aces.
Edge · AcesSparks: -4.5 margin, 7.5 OREBAces: -0.4 margin, 7.5 OREBHigh confidence
Perimeter
Sparks shoot 33% from three (8.8/gm); Aces allow 35%. The three-point battle tilts toward Aces.
Edge · AcesSparks: 8.8 3PM at 33%Aces allow 35% on threesHigh confidence
Scoring Environment
Sparks have averaged 179 combined points a game, Aces 178. A higher-scoring environment favors Sparks.
Edge · SparksSparks: 179 combined pts/gm (78th pct)Aces: 178 combined pts/gm (72nd pct)High confidence
Players Who Shape Tonight
Kelsey Plum
Los Angeles Sparks · G
23.1 PPG · 2.1 REB · 6.2 AST · 33 MIN
As Los Angeles Sparks's superstar, Plum sets the tone for how they attack. Trending down
Nneka Ogwumike
Los Angeles Sparks · F
17.3 PPG · 8.8 REB · 3.1 AST · 31 MIN
As Los Angeles Sparks's primary scorer, Ogwumike sets the tone for how they attack. Trending up
A'ja Wilson
Las Vegas Aces · C
26.0 PPG · 9.2 REB · 3.2 AST · 32 MIN
As Las Vegas Aces's primary scorer, Wilson sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Jackie Young
Las Vegas Aces · G
19.6 PPG · 4.2 REB · 6.5 AST · 32 MIN
As Las Vegas Aces's superstar, Young sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Trending Players
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus
Las Vegas Aces
9.2 points over his last 5 (from 4.9).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 9.2p 6.2r 1.0aSeason: 4.9p 10.7 min
Emma Cannon
Los Angeles Sparks
10.0 points over his last 5 (from 3.8).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 10.0p 2.0r 1.0aSeason: 3.8p 6.8 min
Nneka Ogwumike
Los Angeles Sparks
22.4 points over his last 5 (from 16.6).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 22.4p 10.2r 3.4aSeason: 16.6p 30.9 min
Dearica Hamby
Los Angeles Sparks
10.8 points over his last 5 (from 14.9).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 10.8p 5.4r 1.8aSeason: 14.9p 29.2 min
Erica Wheeler
Los Angeles Sparks
6.2 points over his last 5 (from 9.2).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 6.2p 1.0r 4.2aSeason: 9.2p 27.0 min
Chelsea Gray
Las Vegas Aces
9.2 points over his last 5 (from 12.1).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 9.2p 4.0r 5.0aSeason: 12.1p 33.0 min
Team Trends
Los Angeles SparksPoints105
Opp points84
3PT%48%
Rebounds29
Las Vegas AcesPoints98
Opp points77
3PT%42%
Rebounds28
Strongest Player Opportunities
100
Jackie Young
20+ Points
Las Vegas Aces
Why it stands out
29.6 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Jackie Young
5+ Assists
Las Vegas Aces
Why it stands out
29.6 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
A'ja Wilson
25+ Points
Las Vegas Aces
Why it stands out
29.2 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Nneka Ogwumike
6+ Rebounds
Los Angeles Sparks
Why it stands out
28.8 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
A'ja Wilson
6+ Rebounds
Las Vegas Aces
Why it stands out
29.2 minutes per game over the last 5
Main risk
Recent production is below the 10-game baseline
100
Nneka Ogwumike
15+ Points
Los Angeles Sparks
Why it stands out
28.8 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
Based on games before 2026-09-22. Injuries, confirmed starters, rest/travel, and advanced ratings (pace, offensive/defensive rating) are not yet included.