Bergstrom Explodes for 30 as Aces Dominate Surfers 133-77
Aces Cruise Past Surfers Behind Bergstrom's Career Night and Stellar Shooting
SYDNEY – The Las Vegas Aces delivered a resounding statement Tuesday night, dismantling the Sydney Surfers with a dominant 133-77 victory. Fueled by a blistering offensive performance and a career-high 30 points from Elias Bergstrom, the Aces showcased their championship aspirations, leaving the Surfers struggling to find answers on both ends of the floor. The game, a key matchup in the February 2026 Season, quickly turned into a showcase for the Western Conference powerhouses.
The tone was set early as the Aces unleashed a barrage of three-pointers, with Bergstrom leading the charge. He connected on multiple triples in the first half, igniting an offensive surge that the Surfers couldn’t contain. While Sydney managed to keep pace in the early minutes, a pivotal run in the second quarter, punctuated by a three-pointer from Elara Brooks and a subsequent field goal from Ethan Hughes, saw the Aces stretch their lead to double digits. Las Vegas’s ball movement was exceptionally sharp, generating open looks and exploiting defensive mismatches.
Bergstrom’s offensive brilliance was the headline act, but he received ample support. Finnian Harper chipped in with 11 points, 9 rebounds, and a game-high 6 assists, showcasing his all-around impact. Marcus Johnson also provided a strong inside presence with 10 points and 8 rebounds. For the Surfers, Omar Al-Hassan led a balanced scoring effort with 11 points, but the team struggled collectively, shooting just 33% from the field.
“We came out with a lot of focus tonight,” said Aces head coach Anya Sharma. “Our shooters were locked in, and Elias was sensational. This is the kind of performance we expect from ourselves.”
Sydney coach David Lee acknowledged the Aces’ superiority. “They shot the ball incredibly well, and we couldn’t match their intensity. We need to learn from this and regroup quickly.”
Key Notes:
- Elias Bergstrom led all scorers with 30 points.
- The Aces shot an impressive 42.3% from three-point range (22-of-52).
- Las Vegas out-rebounded Sydney 63-46.
- The Aces recorded 29 assists on 48 made field goals.