Becky Hammon hasn’t leaned on her bench much this season, but the Aces’ reserves came up big when they were needed in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Liberty.
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The Aces are the greatest team in WNBA history, with all-time great talent and statistics that reflect their historical dominance.
Aces superstar A’ja Wilson has achieved almost everything in her brief but impactful six-year career after winning WNBA Finals MVP on Wednesday.
The Aces, missing two starters, beat the New York Liberty in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to become the first team to repeat as champions in 21 years.
The Aces won’t have starting center Kiah Stokes for Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, but have options in Cayla George and Alaina Coates.
Point guard Chelsea Gray and center Kiah Stokes have been ruled out for Game 4 of the WNBA Finals after suffering foot injuries in Game 3.
Chelsea Gray’s injury status for Game 4 remains uncertain, but the Aces and coach Becky Hammon have some options if the All-Star point guard isn’t able to play.
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’ preparation as defending champions has been crucial in the WNBA Finals, but the New York Liberty say they’re prepared for Game 3.
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.
Coach Becky Hammon’s staff is in its second year together, and coaches and players say that familiarity gives the Aces an edge on and off the court.
Breanna Stewart said the Liberty have to do some introspection after the Aces blew them out in the first two games of the WNBA Finals.
The Aces scored 38 points in the first quarter of their Game 2 win against the Liberty, and advanced stats help show how incredibly dominant they were.
A’ja Wilson had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the Aces used spectacular first and third quarters to roll past the New York Liberty and take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA Finals.
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