We don’t get this often in sports, two super teams — the Aces and New York Liberty — fighting it out for a championship. Think of the Lakers and Celtics back in the day.
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The Aces and Liberty are different teams from when the Aces romped to a 98-81 victory June 29 at Michelob Ultra Arena. They meet again Sunday in New York.
The Aces fell behind with All-Star guard Kesley Plum sidelined, but they came back to defeat the Dallas Wings and remain undefeated at home this season.
The Aces finish their road trip with consecutive games against the Connecticut Sun, who have started the season well despite losing Jonquel Jones and coach Curt Miller.
Despite a series of injuries and the struggles of returning to full fitness, Riquna Williams showed up Sunday to hit the big shots when the Aces needed her most.
The Aces are 2-4 in their past six games, but believe a re-energized defense, starting Wednesday against the New York Liberty, will be key to help them enter the All-Star break with momentum.
Kelsey Plum scored 32 points as the Aces beat the Dallas Wings on Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena
The Aces waived center Victoria Macaulay two days after announcing her signing
Franchise icon Becky Hammon was the Aces’ top choice to coach the club, and now she gets to show why she was in demand.
Ahead of the Aces’ first game against the Phoenix Mercury Friday, learn a little bit about the team.
The Phoenix Mercury will be missing center Brittney Griner during Friday’s season opener against the Aces, prompting discussions about playing abroad.
At the end of the first quarter, the Aces trailed by nine points in Game 1 and 17 points in Game 2. They fell behind 11-0 in Game 3.
The Aces trailed by as many as 12 in the first half Sunday and tied the game twice in the second half before ultimately succumbing to the Sky, who clinched a playoff berth with the victory.
Angel McCoughtry is a five-time All-Star, six-time All- WNBA honoree, eight time All-Defensive selection and two-time scoring champion.
The Aces find themselves in a 2-0 hole to the Storm in the WNBA Finals, but coach Bill Laimbeer’s competitiveness won’t allow them to quit.