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Wilson, Young double up to lift Aces past Tempo 93-73 in first game without Smith
A'ja Wilson scored 27 points and Jackie Young added 23 as Las Vegas improved to 27-13 and held third in the WNBA playoff race.
With Friday's win, A'ja Wilson scored 27 points and Jackie Young added 23 as the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Toronto Tempo 93-73.
This game marked the Aces' first without NaLyssa Smith, who was lost for the remainder of the season after suffering a left leg injury in Sunday's 88-78 win over Toronto.
Wilson grabbed eight rebounds while Young recorded eight assists without a turnover; Las Vegas maintained a 50 per cent shooting clip throughout the game.
In the WNBA playoff race, the Aces maintained their one-game lead for third place ahead of Indiana , which beat Connecticut 111-91.
The Aces now travel to visit the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday to continue their playoff push as the season progresses.
The loss in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) was suffered by the Toronto Tempo (11/28) with Laura Juškaitė, who were crushed 73:93 (17:27, 22:29, 16:18, 18:19) by the Las Vegas Aces (27/13).