The reigning champions took care of business to secure their WNBA Finals berth and now await the winner between the No. 2-seeded Liberty and No. 3 Sun.
Basketball
Aces coach Becky Hammon said she expects her reserves to step up in the final four games of the regular season, starting at home Thursday against the Mystics.
A 6-foot-7-inch wing from Southern California committed to the UNLV men’s basketball team Friday, choosing the Rebels over Washington, among others.
A’ja Wilson signed a contract extension Friday, tying her to the Aces for the next two seasons and avoiding unrestricted free agency.
Two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker, who signed with the Las Vegas Aces as a free agent, knows there will be a learning curve as she adapts to coach Becky Hammon’s system.
UNLV will take its improved defense on the road Tuesday against Colorado State after playing its best defensive game in Mountain West play Saturday against rival UNR.
The UNLV men’s basketball team has surrendered at least 16 offensive rebounds in four of its past five games. The Rebels face San Diego State on Saturday.
The Storm took advantage of the Aces’ trapping defense in Game 1. Now, Aces coach Becky Hammon and her staff will need to find a solution to avoid going down 2-0.
Aces forward A’ja Wilson received 20 votes from a national panel of sports writers and broadcasters. Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas was second with 14 votes.
Aces forward A’ja Wilson is happy to watch Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird celebrated during her final season, but wants more recognition for the career of Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles
Fresh off a win over the reigning WNBA champion Chicago Sky, the Aces will host the Connecticut Sun, whose 6-2 record leads the Eastern Conference, twice this week.
Aces rookie Mya Hollingshed never expected to play in the WNBA. Now she’s getting her chance.
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