A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young combine for 50 as Las Vegas Aces beat Toronto Tempo 93-73 in season opener

The Las Vegas Aces got a full night from their top scorers and cruised past the Toronto Tempo 93-73 in their first game of the season. A’ja Wilson led the way with 27 points and eight rebounds, giving Las Vegas an inside scoring and rebounding presence that helped set the tone early. Jackie Young followed with 23 points and ran the offense efficiently, adding eight assists with no turnovers.

Young’s production came with control, a point of emphasis in a game where the Aces were able to build and then sustain separation. The box score details in the report show she not only scored, but also created scoring opportunities for teammates without giving the Tempo extra possessions. Chelsea Gray contributed 11 points, rounding out a balanced effort for Las Vegas in a matchup that never became close late.

The evening’s framing also matters for roster context. The game was described as Las Vegas playing its first contest without Smith, a reference that suggests an early-season lineup change. Without more detail on the reason, the key takeaway is how well the Aces absorbed that adjustment and still produced a high-level performance from their primary leaders.

For Toronto, the loss highlighted the challenge of defending an offense built around two-way production. When Wilson is producing at the level shown in the game report, opponents must account for both scoring in the paint and rebounding at the rim. Meanwhile, Young’s ability to push the ball into play and deliver assists without turnovers forces defenses to respect both shot-making and playmaking, which can stretch possessions and limit late-game scoring runs.

Las Vegas’ 93-point output also points to a game plan that emphasized getting usable looks and maintaining offensive rhythm. With Wilson grabbing eight rebounds, the Aces could convert missed shots into new chances while their perimeter ball movement, reflected by Young’s assist total, helped the Tempo stay engaged on the ball. That combination often shortens the gap between first-half opportunities and second-half results, and the final margin suggests Las Vegas maintained that advantage throughout the night.

The Aces now have an opening-night template to build on: let Wilson anchor the inside game, lean on Young for both scoring and clean distribution, and use Gray and other supporting pieces to add points without derailing efficiency. The Tempo, meanwhile, will need to sharpen defensive execution against a star-driven offense that can create advantages in both half-court sequences and transition after rebounds.