<p>NEW YORK — A’ja Wilson had 30 points and 13 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces used a late run to beat the New York Liberty 94-82 on Thursday night.</p>
<p>The Aces led 80-79 with 3:59 left after New York had rallied from a 19-point first half deficit. After a timeout, Las Vegas took over. </p>
<p>Wilson hit a basket and then got to the line for two more points. While she was on the foul line, Liz Cambage was called for a technical foul and New York converted the free throw. That was the team’s only point until Betnijah Laney hit a jumper with 8.3 seconds left and the game well out of reach as Las Vegas had scored 14 of 15 to take command.</p>
<p>Jackie Young added 16 points and Dearica Hamby had 13 for Las Vegas (6-3).</p>
<p>Betnijah Laney led New York (5-3) 23 points. She has reached 20 or more points in all eight games this season.</p>
<p>Las Vegas built a 19-point lead in the first half behind Wilson before Rebecca Allen got hot for the Liberty. She scored 14 consecutive points for New York to avoid this game becoming a rout by the half.</p>
<p>Las Vegas led 52-44 at the break as Wilson had 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists in the opening 20 minutes.</p>
<p>WELCOME BACK:</p>
<p>Kelsey Plum returned to the Aces after missing six games while helping the U.S. qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in 3×3. It’s the first time that the Olympics will have 3×3 basketball in it. Plum entered midway through the first quarter and picked up two quick fouls. She finished with four points, three rebounds and two assists.</p>
<p>UP NEXT:</p>
<p>Aces: Visit Washington on Saturday to close out a three-game trip.</p>
<p>Liberty: Visit Connecticut on Saturday to begin a five-game road swing that includes two games at Las Vegas.</p>
