The Las Vegas Aces delivered a dominant 98-69 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night at Mohegan Sun Arena. The win was powered by an electric performance from Chennedy Carter, who scored 27 points off the bench, and a historic double-double from 2025 WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson.
How Carter and the Aces Bench Stunned the Connecticut Sun
Carter was the game’s standout performer, tallying points via a hyper-efficient 13-of-16 shooting (81.3%) from the field. She also added 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the Aces vs. Sun blowout. That effort, coupled with her impressive display against the LA Sparks, should silence any doubts surrounding coach Becky Hammon's masterplan. In April, Las Vegas signed the veteran guard to a training camp contract. The acquisition marked her WNBA return after a one-year stint abroad.
"I've grown, matured, and I took time to myself to find out where I need to be," Carter said of her comeback.
Hammon emphasized the Aces' need for a productive, downhill player — a role Carter consistently delivers on despite past off-court noise.
"I think she's in a great frame of mind," Hammon said. "She just got done cooking people overseas. So, we want her to come over here and cook people over here."
A'ja Wilson Records 121st Career Double-Double in Aces' Win
While Carter led the scoring, Wilson anchored the interior. Wilson finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds in just 22 minutes of play. The performance marked Wilson’s 121st career double-double, moving her further up the WNBA's all-time leaderboard.
She dominated the third quarter specifically, scoring 14 points to help Las Vegas outscore Connecticut 30-16.
Overall, the Aces' bench defined the win with a massive 48-point contribution. Their defense also stifled the Sun, holding them to a dismal 33% shooting from the field.
The win propels the Aces to a 2-1 record as they continue their pursuit of a historic three-peat. Meanwhile, the Connecticut Sun fell to 0-3 amid shooting struggles and the franchise’s upcoming relocation to Houston.
Aces vs. Sun Rematch: Where to Watch
Fans won't have to wait long for a rematch, though. The two teams face off again at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, May 15th, at 7:30 PM ET on WNBA League Pass.
