The Aces’ preparation as defending champions has been crucial in the WNBA Finals, but the New York Liberty say they’re prepared for Game 3.
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The Aces have a chance to add to their legacy by sweeping the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals, but they are focused on simply closing out the championship.
The Aces and New York Liberty will play the 2023 Commissioner’s Cup Championship Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The Aces have a large All-Star contingent this season, and they are excited to show off Las Vegas to the rest of the league this weekend.
Aces All-Stars Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum teamed up to win the WNBA skills challenge, while New York Liberty All-Star Sabrina Ionescu set a record in the 3-point contest.
The Aces are back home after playing six of their first eight games on the road. They take on the Seattle Storm at Michelob Ultra Arena at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Aces wing Jackie Young has particularly effective defensively against Sun veteran DeWanna Bonner through the first two games of the WNBA Finals.
Chelsea Gray scored 16 points in the fourth quarter and finished with a career-high 33 for the Aces, who had the WNBA’s best record in Becky Hammon’s first season as coach.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller appeared courtside at the Aces’ season finale against the Seattle Storm instead of attending the Raiders’ preseason game against the Vikings.
The Aces set an WNBA record for points in the first half, but were most encouraged by their improved defensive performance in the third quarter, which has plagued them all season.
After the San Antonio Spurs were eliminated from the NBA’s play-in tournament, Becky Hammon landed in Nevada to oversee preparations for her first training camp as coach of the Aces.
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