Frustrated through words and now tears, the Aces on Saturday again played little defense in falling to the red-hot New York Liberty at Michelob Ultra Arena.
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Las Vegas Aces news, scores, highlights and game reports for the back-to-back WNBA champs, led by A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum.
Teams try a lot of in-arena gimmicks that don’t work. But the Aces broke one out Saturday that’s tried and true — the baby race. Even LeBron James enjoyed it.
After only trailing by two points at halftime, the Aces couldn’t stop the New York Liberty in the second half Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The Las Vegas Aces picked up four players in the WNBA draft in Brooklyn as they seek to win their third straight championship this season.
Aces guard Kelsey Plum sent a congratulatory message to Iowa star Caitlin Clark with her NCAA scoring record about to be broken Thursday.
Jonquel Jones led the New York Liberty past the Aces in Game 3 on Sunday, while three Aces earned spots on the All-WNBA first or second teams.
All-Star point guard Chelsea Gray went down late in the Aces’ Game 3 loss and did not return, which may have massive implications for the outcome of the WNBA Finals.
The Aces kicked their defensive effort into another gear Wednesday against the Chicago Sky, reflecting the difference in intensity that the postseason offers.
In two matchups against the New York Liberty without do-it-all-forward Candace Parker, the Aces have been outscored by 57 points and outrebounded 97-52.
The Aces lost to the Liberty in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship game Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena, their second straight blowout defeat to New York.
Only players from the Aces received comparable introductory ovations to Brittney Griner at the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Aces guard Kelsey Plum put up shots to boost a children’s charity drive, but Team Wilson, which included four Aces, lost the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday.
WNBA players and coaches have raised concerns about the hectic schedule and inconvenient logistics forced on them during All-Star weekend in Las Vegas.
The Aces were forced to cancel a flight on JSX, a public charter-flight service, during their most recent road trip.
The Aces have been invited to the White House to celebrate their WNBA championship season, contrary to a tweet from the Aces’ A’ja Wilson.
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