Las Vegas Aces Secure Their Ninth Consecutive Victory
In a display of court dominance, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury with a score of 83-61, thus securing their ninth consecutive victory. The Las Vegas team, fueled by this winning streak, has climbed in the WNBA standings, solidifying themselves as one of the strongest teams in the league. Currently, the Aces hold the third-best record in the league, with an impressive 23-14. A’ja Wilson led the attack with 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Dana Evans contributed 17 points to the victory. Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and NaLyssa Smith also had an outstanding performance, scoring 12 points each.The game marked the end of Wilson’s streak of 30-point games, who, nevertheless, achieved his 18th double-double of the season. From Phoenix, Alyssa Thomas recorded 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Satou Sabally contributed 15 points. The game was marked by a solid defense from the Aces, limiting the Mercury to their season lows in points (61) and field goal percentage (31%).My belief in them has never wavered. Our locker room, it would have been very easy to fall apart in June when things weren’t going well for anyone, not for individuals, not for the group, not for anyone. And that speaks to the kind of character we have and the ability to rise above the circumstances and have a mindset of solving things together.
Becky Hammon, Aces coach
Kierstan Bell hit a three-pointer that gave the Aces the definitive lead and unleashed a 7-0 run that set the score at 23-17 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Sabally cut the Mercury’s deficit to 37-29, but Gray responded with a jump shot, followed by Young, extending the lead to 14 points at halftime. Kahleah Copper had to leave the game in the third quarter after a collision with Wilson and was unable to return.We become a very dangerous group when we play defense that way.
Becky Hammon, Aces coach
