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The Las Vegas Aces fall 87-77 to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 of the WNBA Semifinals, ending their season. A'ja Wilson recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds, but injuries to NaLyssa Smith and Iliana Rupert hurt the lineup.

Kayla Thornton led Golden State with 18 points while Tiffany Hayes added 4 assists. Kiah Stokes grabbed 10 rebounds for the Valkyries. Chelsea Gray paced Las Vegas with 5 assists as the team struggled with offensive spacing and rebounding.

The Aces finish 31-13 and 3rd in the Western Conference Division. This elimination highlights roster depth issues and the need for offseason adjustments following a third straight playoff exit.

In this episode: Offensive Struggles and Spacing Issues · Defensive Breakdowns and Rebounding · Postseason Elimination and Offseason Outlook.

More Aces coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/las-vegas-aces/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/lv/2026-10-10/transcript.html

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