The lethargic Aces struggled to match Connecticut’s physicality and faltered in a rematch of last year’s WNBA semifinals Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
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Chelsea Gray had a team-high 18 points to go with six assists for Las Vegas. A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Dearica Hamby each scored 17 for the Aces, who improved to 2-1.
The NBA Summer League on Tuesday announced plans via Twitter to hold the basketball extravaganza in August at the Thomas Mack Center and Cox Pavilion.
The Ignite team was introduced last year as an alternative to college basketball, allowing top high school players to play for pay under professional coaches and trainers.
Haywood in 1971 challenged an NBA rule that didn’t allow players to play in the league until they were four years removed from high school graduation. He won, changing the league forever.
Owner Mark Davis also announced that up to 2,000 fans will be able to attend home games this season. Season-ticket holders can attend games free of charge.
“God made me very very unique, and no one’s ever come close, “said the WBC heavyweight champ. “The closest person to ever come to me was Muhammad Ali.”