In a nail‑biting finish on Sunday, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Atlanta Dream 85‑84 after Chelsea Gray sank a fadeaway jumper with 3.6 seconds left. the win handed the Dream their first loss of the season and saw A’ja Wilson move into 19th on the WNBA’s all‑time scoring list.

Gray’s 3.6‑second jumper decides the game

Chelsea Gray delivered the decisive shot , a fadeaway in the lane that put the Aces ahead with just under four seconds remaining . The play came after a tied‑up situation and a successful jump ball that gave Las Vegas possession for the final attack. According to the Associated Press, Gray finished with 21 points, leading all scorers.

A’ja Wilson passes Becky Hammon into 19th place

Wilson’s 20 points also carried historic weight, as she eclipsed coach Becky Hammon’s 5,841 career points to reach 5,844, moving her into 19th on the league’s all‑time list. the milestone was highlighted by the AP report, underscoring Wilson’s dual role as a scorer and franchise leader.

Angel Reese’s off night and Atlanta’s missed opportunities

Atlanta’s star forward Angel Reese struggled, scoring only nine points on 1‑of‑8 shooting while racking up eight rebounds and eight turnovers. The Dream’s other key players, including Allisha Gray’s 25 points and Te‑Hina Paopao’s 19, could not overcome the deficit despite a 16‑point run that briefly narrowed the gap.

Injuries thin the Aces’ bench but the team stays hot

The Aces played without forward Dana Evans, who was out with a leg injury, and guard Janiah Barker, who was on concussion protocol .. even with a shortened bench, Las Vegas has won four straight games after a 99‑66 loss to Phoenix in the opener, improving to 4‑1.

Who will break Atlanta’s early unbeaten streak?

Atlanta’s 2‑1 record now includes its first loss, raising questions about whether the Dream can rebound against a veteran Aces squad. the AP notes that rookie Madina Okot posted a second career double‑double, hinting at depth that could influence future matchups.