By Shawn McCullough

The Aces bounced backed from a home loss to Los Angeles with an 85-79 win over the Mercury in Phoenix.

“Overall, it was a very solid team effort,” said head coach Bill Laimbeer. “A good win all the way around.”

Guard Jackie Young had a career high 27 points, going 10 for 15 from the field.

“I am glad that Jackie had a good day,” said Laimbeer. “She came back today with a vengeance with a career high for her.”

“She is consistent and she is getting better and better every game,” said forward A’ja Wilson about Young.

Wilson added 16 points along with nine rebounds, while Chelsea Gray scored 15.

“We just executed,” said Wilson. “We understood that this would be a dogfight.”

With the win, the Aces improved to 3-2 on the season heading into their next game on Friday at home against the Indiana Fever.

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Game Notes:

• The Aces shot 44% from the field.
• Las Vegas pulled down 11 offensive rebounds.
• The Aces got only eight points off the bench.

Game Starters:

F – 22 A’ja Wilson
F – 3 Riquna Williams
C – 8 Liz Cambage
G – 0 Jackie Young
G – 12 Chelsea Gray