The Las Vegas Aces snatched a dramatic victory from the jaws of defeat against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Chelsea Gray's clutch fadeaway jumper with 3.6 seconds left sealed an 85-84 road win for the defending WNBA champions, capping a wild finish at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Initially, the Aces seemed to have the game firmly in hand. They extended a seven-point halftime advantage to a commanding 16 points in the third quarter, fueled by back-to-back three-pointers from A'ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray. Chennedy Carter's three-point play further widened the gap to 73-54 with 3:35 remaining in the third quarter, suggesting a comfortable path to victory for Las Vegas.

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However, the Atlanta Dream mounted a significant fourth-quarter comeback, demonstrating fierce resilience. They unleashed a massive 16-0 scoring run, with Te-Hina Paopao's three-pointer at the 2:16 mark sparking their surge. Following an Aces turnover by A'ja Wilson, Jordin Canada executed a fast-break layup with just 36 seconds left on the clock, giving Atlanta its first lead of the second half, 84-83.

With the game on the line, the drama escalated. Chelsea Gray initially missed a shot in the lane. A subsequent tie-up resulted in a jump ball, which the Aces managed to win. The ball was then passed back to Gray, who, living up to her