Las Vegas Aces Impress: Three-Point Record and 16 Straight Wins

Las Vegas Aces: Wins Record and Dominance in the WNBA

Las Vegas Aces are preparing for the WNBA playoffs with an impressive winning streak, accumulating 16 consecutive games won. This mark sets a new record in the league, being the longest streak to end a regular season. The Las Vegas team secured second place in the postseason after defeating Los Angeles with a score of 103-75 last Thursday, finishing the regular season with a record of 30-14. The first game of the series against the Seattle Storm, who are in seventh place, will be played on Sunday. In the last regular season game, the Aces set a WNBA record with 22 three-pointers, highlighting the performances of Jewell Loyd with seven three-pointers, Jackie Young with five, and Chelsea Gray and A’ja Wilson with three each. In addition, the team holds the playoff record for three-pointers, with 23, set in 2022. A’ja Wilson, seeking her fourth MVP award, proved her worth with 23 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks against Los Angeles. Wilson led the league in points (23.4) and rebounds (10.2) per game, becoming the first player in league history to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in multiple seasons, achieving this feat for the second consecutive time. The Aces haven’t suffered any defeats since August 2nd, when they lost by 53 points against the Minnesota Lynx. Their winning streak equals that of the Phoenix Mercury in 2014, being the second longest in WNBA history, only surpassed by the 18-game winning streak of the Los Angeles Sparks in 2001.

This is a special group, a group that had to find their way together. There have been many really good teams in this league.

Becky Hammon, Aces coach

Coach Becky Hammon highlighted the importance of team cohesion and the dedication of the players.

Jewell Loyd during the game. The Las Vegas Aces enter the postseason with a 16-game winning streak. Hammon attributed the success of the three-pointers to the team’s excellent ball circulation, which allows them to get open shots. The Aces recorded 35 assists, led by Young with 12 and Gray with 10. This is the third time that two teammates in the WNBA have achieved at least 10 assists in a game, and Gray has been involved in all three instances. Young, wearing a “M’VP” cap in honor of Wilson after the game, highlighted that the winning streak reflects the Aces’ mentality since the beginning of their recovery.

Everyone is playing very unselfishly. The coach talks a lot about ‘good to great’. You might have a good shot. [You pass] one more time, and your teammate might have a great shot. We are having fun, playing with a lot of energy and at the pace we want.

Jackie Young