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Defense still a work in progress for Aces in exhibition loss against Wings
TL;DR
The Las Vegas Aces lost 101-84 to the Dallas Wings in their final exhibition game. Despite the loss, the Aces' performance won't affect their standings until the regular season begins on Saturday.
Key points
- Las Vegas Aces lost to Dallas Wings 101-84
- The game was the final exhibition for both teams
- Aces' performance won't affect their standings until the regular season
- Maddy Siegrist and A’ja Wilson were key players in the game
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May 3, 2026; Austin, TX, USA; Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist (20) shoots over Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) during the second half at Moody Center.
(Scott Wachter-Imagn Images)
The only good thing the Las Vegas Aces can look at against the Dallas Wings: the games do not count until Saturday.
On Sunday, the Aces could only watch as the Wings put on a show in Austin, putting up a statement 101-84 victory over the defending champs in the final exhibition game for both teams.
Head coach Becky Hammon made it clear after the first preseason game against Japan that the Aces have to minimize the big offensive quarters, and the Wings all but reinforced the importance of that idea.
From the first quarter, the Wings pushed the pace offensively with 35 points in the first ten minutes, including an 18-8 run in the final five. A 28-point third would essentially close the book on a comeback, as Dallas continued to score points in bunches. The first half told the story of the game with the Wings shooting at a nearly 60 percent clip, allowing them to push the game out of reach and cruise through the fourth quarter.
“We were just really poor at executing in between,” said Hammon when walking through the first quarter. “They made a lot of shots, we missed a lot of shots. We know we can’t give up 35.”
Guard Aziaha James did most of the damage for the Wings, putting up 18 points and four rebounds on the night. Dallas’ duo of number one picks in Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd also did damage, with Bueckers recording 11 points and a game-high nine assists, while Fudd had a nice bounce-back effort with 12 points.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Aces vs. Wings exhibition game?
The final score was 101-84 in favor of the Dallas Wings.
When does the regular season start for the Las Vegas Aces?
The regular season for the Las Vegas Aces starts on Saturday.
Who were the standout players in the Aces vs. Wings game?
Maddy Siegrist from the Dallas Wings and A’ja Wilson from the Las Vegas Aces were notable players in the game.
What does the Aces' loss mean for their upcoming season?
The Aces' loss in the exhibition game does not count towards their regular season record, allowing them to focus on improvement before the season begins.
