Nobody's Ready For The Valkyries' Defense, And A'ja Wilson's MVP Race Just Got Wild!

Get ready for some serious hoops action this Sunday, Seattle! The Las Vegas Aces are hosting the Golden State Valkyries for their third showdown of the season, and let me tell you, this one is gonna be a barn burner. Tip-off is at 4 p.m. ET, live on CBS and Paramount+, and trust me, you do not want to miss this. The Aces are coming in hot with an 11-4 record overall, winning seven of their last eight. But don't let that fool you, because after a shocking 96-66 thumping by Dallas just this past Monday, you know they'll be looking to make a statement.

The Aces are Shaking It Off, Valkyries are Firing Up

That Dallas loss? Yeah, nobody saw that coming. But these Aces, they're built different. They bounced back with an 86-76 win against Phoenix a couple of days later, and that game was a masterclass in defense. They racked up a massive 18 steals, showcasing exactly why they're a top team. That win also punched their ticket to the Commissioner's Cup Championship on June 30 against the New York Liberty. Talk about high stakes! Meanwhile, the Golden State Valkyries are no slouches, sitting pretty at 10-6 overall. They were on a four-game winning streak until they ran into the league's top team, the Minnesota Lynx, losing 81-75 on Friday. Still, that was an impressive showing against a powerhouse, with Cecilia Zandalasini dropping a career-high 23 points. These teams are both playing with fire right now, and it's gonna be electri

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A'ja Wilson's MVP Quest Just Keeps Getting Crazier

You already know A'ja Wilson. She's got a WNBA-record four MVP awards, and she's not slowing down. This year, she's absolutely tearing it up, leading the league in scoring with 26.1 points per game on a ridiculously efficient 52.6 percent from the field. Oh, and she's also leading the league with 2.2 blocks per game and is top five with 9.1 rebounds. Yeah, she's a problem. Just this week against the Mercury, she put up a monster 33 points on 55 percent shooting, 10 boards, five steals, three assists, and two blocks. That's her fourth 30-point game and eighth double-double this year! Unsurprisingly, she's also leading the initial All-Star fan voting. This Sunday, she'll face a familiar face in Kiah Stokes, who spent four seasons and won three titles with the Aces before moving to the Valkyries this year as their starting center. These two teams have a history, with the Aces holding a 5-1 all-time record, but the Valkyries' only win came in their very first meeting back in 2025. The Aces won both encounters this season, including an 84-79 battle in Las Vegas on June 6 where Wilson dropped 28 points and 14 rebounds, and Jackie Young added 27 points, while Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 27. So, who's gonna take it? Can the Valkyries' defense slow down the unstoppable A'ja Wilson? Can the Aces continue their bounce-back dominance? Tune in Sunday, June 21, at 4 p.m. ET, and let's find out. This game is gonna set the tone, and trust me, the league is watching.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.