Las Vegas Aces Find Their Groove: Inside the 12-Game Winning Streak That Reshaped Their Season

The Las Vegas Aces were supposed to hit the ground running in 2025. Fresh off back-to-back championships and boasting one of the most talented rosters in WNBA history, the expectations were sky high. But for the first few weeks of the season, the Aces didn’t look like themselves. Turnovers piled up, defensive rotations lagged, and their high-powered offense sputtered.

Fast forward a month and a half later, and Las Vegas is riding a 12-game winning streak — the longest active run in the league this year — and once again reminding everyone why they’ve been the standard of excellence.

A Rocky Start

Through their first seven games, the Aces were just 3–4. For a team that went 34–6 in 2023 and 29–11 in 2024, that slow start raised eyebrows. Their normally suffocating defense was allowing over 85 points per game, ranking near the bottom of the league. Offensively, they were shooting just 42% from the field and a concerning 31% from beyond the arc.

The struggles were a mix of rust and chemistry. Chelsea Gray was working her way back into rhythm after injuries late last season. The bench, one of the few knocks on last year’s team, wasn’t providing enough scoring relief. Opponents were daring the Aces to beat them from outside, clogging the lane against A’ja Wilson and limiting her early-season touches.

Head coach Becky Hammon admitted at the time that her team needed to “find its identity again.”

Flipping the Switch

The turnaround began quietly with a home win over the Seattle Storm — not flashy, but enough to reset the tone. Since then, the Aces have stacked win after win, looking more dominant with each game.

Over the course of their 12-game streak, Las Vegas has:

• Averaged 91.4 points per game, up nearly 13 points from their sluggish start.

• Held opponents to 75.8 points per game, a near 10-point improvement on defense.

• Improved shooting to 47% overall and 39% from three, showcasing far better ball movement and spacing.

• Outscored opponents by an average of 15.6 points per game, turning contests into blowouts by halftime.

Wilson has been nothing short of MVP-level, averaging 24.7 points, 11.2 rebounds, and nearly 2 blocks per game during the stretch. Her ability to dominate inside while stepping out to stretch defenses has forced teams back into single coverage — which rarely ends well.

Chelsea Gray has been the steadying force, orchestrating the offense with 7.8 assists per game and keeping the tempo under control. Meanwhile, Jackie Young has blossomed into a two-way star, hitting 42% of her threes while consistently guarding the opponent’s best perimeter scorer.

Even the bench, once a question mark, has started to provide critical contributions. Kiah Stokes has been reliable defensively, while Kierstan Bell has given the team bursts of energy and scoring in limited minutes.

Finding Their Championship Swagger

Numbers tell part of the story, but the streak has been about more than just stats. The Aces have rediscovered their edge. Early in the season, there were possessions where the ball would stick, players would look hesitant, and defensive rotations were a step late. Now, they’re crisp, decisive, and playing with the kind of confidence that comes only from winning at the highest level.

“Everybody’s locked in,” Wilson said after their 12th straight win. “We went through that tough stretch, but it forced us to look in the mirror. Now we’re playing our game again.”

Hammon echoed that sentiment, pointing to the team’s resilience: “Championship teams get tested. What I love is how this group responded. We didn’t make excuses. We made adjustments.”

What’s Next for Las Vegas

The Aces’ surge has vaulted them back to the top of the standings, putting them in prime position to chase a third consecutive championship. But challenges still lie ahead. Contenders like the New York Liberty, Connecticut Sun, and Minnesota Lynx are all pushing hard, and the Aces will need to sustain their defensive intensity to stay on top.

Still, after looking vulnerable to start the year, Las Vegas is once again the team nobody wants to see on their schedule. Their 12-game winning streak has not only salvaged their season — it has reestablished their dominance.

For the Aces, the message is clear: their dynasty is far from over.