Basketball
67-64: Las Vegas Aces take the lead in the final
In a hotly contested match, Las Vegas Aces lost this sunday Connecticut Sun 67-64 at the start of the final WNBAMore (1-0).
With this win, the City of Games franchise WNBAMore.
In Winner, the three players did almost everything in the match.Ja Wilson He scored 24 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and stole two balls. chelsea gray Recorded 21 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists.world Jackie Young He had 11 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
the best of Connecticut Sun, lost in the semi-finals Chicago SKAnd (the current champion) is Alyssa Thomas 19 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.Bahamian jonkel jones 15 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists. bryona jones c12 points and 1 rebound.world Natisha Heidemann 10 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal.
Neither of the two franchises had any experience winning a ring, so they both jumped on the track with the same hunger.
in the meantime Las Vegas Aces He had the strongest offense in the league with 109.6 points per 100 possessions in the regular season. Connecticut Sun, P.For their part, they were the second best defensive team in the WNBA.
this Sunday, Las Vegas Aces they played together Dearika Humvee Still recovering from a bone bruise, he was unable to perform better in ten minutes of play, scoring only two points.
Fear of Ace, reaction of the sun
The home side dominated the first quarter, finishing 25-17 with 12 points. Wilson – named MVP of the year – and eight more from Gray.
The visitors responded brilliantly in the second quarter under Jones’ guidance, taking the lead in a duel for the first time (29-30).
Even in that comeback it was basic thomas.
Instead, Las Vegas Aces As they only added 9 points in that second quarter, Connecticut Sun They went to the locker room ahead (34-38).
After the break, Jones rushed onto the field at the start of the third period with the same momentum he had finished the previous period and hit a triple (34-41).
Nevertheless, Las Vegas AcesDeveloping legendary former players, Becky Hammon They didn’t give up, gritted their teeth, and used every opportunity to keep Connecticut from escaping.
Wilson A 21-15 run was fundamental to the admirable response of the locals who came to lead at the end of the third quarter (53-52).
The midfield of the previous quarter remained evenly matched (59-58)
Kelsey Plum Extending the ace lead with a great triple, gray fade away Farther away Las Vegas (64-58, 3.53 remaining).
thomas Reluctant to miss the game, I pulled a fantastic tackle out of his sleeve. connecticut (66-60 with 2.15 remaining).
Nevertheless, Las Vegas Aces They stood their ground and won the first match of the finals.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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