3 takeaways from Aces’ win: Evans provides spark against Dream — PHOTOS

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Atlanta Dream 87-72 at Michelob Ultra Arena on Tuesday in their first game after the WNBA All-Star break. This victory marked the Aces' first three-game winning streak of the season. Coach Becky Hammon expressed satisfaction, calling it close to the "elusive full 40-minute effort" she demands, though both she and star player A'ja Wilson acknowledged room for improvement, particularly referencing a sluggish first quarter where they trailed 27-20.

A'ja Wilson led the Aces with 24 points. Guard Dana Evans provided a significant spark off the bench, scoring 14 points, while starting guard Jackie Young also contributed 14 points despite being questionable pre-game due to a groin injury. The Aces recorded a season-high 13 steals in the win. Allisha Gray led the Dream (13-10) with 24 points.

A key moment came from Dana Evans, who scored nine consecutive points to start the second quarter, erasing the deficit and putting the Aces ahead 29-27. Her performance forced an Atlanta timeout. Coach Hammon praised Evans postgame, stating she saved the team when they were "kinda floundering offensively."

The Aces next play the Indiana Fever on Thursday to begin a four-game road trip.