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NaLyssa Smith injury leaves Aces waiting after Toronto win

NaLyssa Smith injury became the focus after the Aces beat Toronto 88-78 in Vancouver. A’ja Wilson said she cried after Smith went down, and Las Vegas offered no official diagnosis or timetable.

Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith reacts after being injured during the second half against the Toronto Tempo at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.
Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith reacts after suffering an injury during the second half against the Toronto Tempo on Aug. 23, 2026, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

NaLyssa Smith’s injury turned an otherwise routine Las Vegas win into a waiting game.

Las Vegas left Vancouver with another win. The Aces also left with their attention fixed on Smith.

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