The Las Vegas Aces (16-6) doused the Portland Fire (9-13) 88-80 in Portland and in the process, clinched head coach Becky Hammon's spot as a coach for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game. A'ja Wilson returned from a three-game absence due to injury and put up game-highs of 32 points and 10 rebounds, Jackie Young notched her 3rd points/assists double-double of the year with 19 points and a season-high 11 dimes, NaLyssa Smith scored 16 and Chelsea Gray finished with 8 points and 7 assists.