The Aces, behind reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, defeated the Phoenix Mercury at Michelob Ultra Arena on Thursday to extend their winning streak to nine games.

A’ja Wilson had 19 points and 13 rebounds and Dana Evans scored 17 points to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 83-61 and extend their win streak to nine games.

The race for second place in the Western Conference of the WNBA is getting tight down the stretch. The Las Vegas Aces (22-14) are riding an eight-game winning s