GAME PREVIEW: Aces Aim to Extend Winning Streak with Road Match Against Washington
Fri, Aug 22, 2025, 8:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Aug. 22, 2025) — The Las Vegas Aces (23-14) are embarking on a three-game road trip, starting with a matchup against the Washington Mystics (16-20) on Saturday, August 23, at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. The game is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. PT and will be broadcast locally on Vegas 34.
PLAYOFF CONTEXT: Currently, the Aces hold third place in the league standings following a recent win on Thursday. With seven games remaining in the season, they are just a half game behind Atlanta (23-13) for the second seed. The competition is tight, as only three and a half games separate Atlanta from the sixth position, held by Indiana (19-16). To solidify their playoff position, every game is critical for teams in contention. The Aces will also face Chicago (9-26) three times, while Atlanta and top-ranked Minnesota (28-7) are also part of their closing matches. For details on the 2025 WNBA Playoffs schedule, click here.
MILESTONE TRACKING: Jewell Loyd needs just six defensive rebounds to achieve the milestone of 1,000 for her career.
LAS VEGAS ACES: The Aces have a 1-2 record against Washington this season, failing to secure a win on the road. They are eager to balance the series this Saturday. Currently, the Aces are riding a nine-game winning streak, the longest in the league, which ties them for the longest winning streak of 2025 alongside Minnesota and New York. This streak also marks the second-longest in franchise history, following the 2023 team’s run (June 11-July 5). The previous franchise record is held by the 2012 San Antonio Silver Stars with 12 consecutive wins.
A’ja Wilson: WNBA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Candidate
- 1st in total points (753), 2nd in points per game (22.8)
- 1st in total rebounds (333), 2nd in rebounds per game (10.1)
- 1st in blocks per game (2.2), 2nd in total blocks (75)
- 1st in player efficiency rating (21.8)
- 1st in win shares (7.18)
- 1st in offensive win shares (4.77)
- 1st in stocks per game (steals + blocks) (3.76)
- 3rd in total steals (52)
- 3rd in defensive win shares (2.42)
- Most 30-point games (9)
- Most 30-point double-doubles (8)
- Most 20-point double-doubles (13)
- Most double-doubles (18-tie)
Wilson is the only player in the league this season ranked in the top three for scoring, rebounding, blocks, and stocks. She has also achieved a string of three consecutive 30-point games. During the ongoing winning streak, she has been the driving force for the Aces, averaging an impressive 26 points with a 48.5% shooting rate, along with 13.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.8 blocks, and 1.6 steals per game. Post All-Star break, Wilson has improved her averages, scoring 23.4 points compared to 22.3 and increasing her free throw percentage to 89.4% from 82.4%.
WASHINGTON MYSTICS: The Mystics have faced challenges recently, losing seven of their last ten games, yet managing to win two out of their last four.
On offense, Washington ranks in the upper half of the league, holding fifth in three-point shooting percentage (33.6%) and sixth in overall field goal percentage (44.4%). However, they struggle at the free-throw line, ranking last at 75.7%, and sit near the bottom in rebounding (10th, 33.5 rpg), blocks (12th, 3.2 bpg), and steals (12th, 6.7 spg).
