Las Vegas Aces look to bounce back against Atlanta

By Jason Orts

Las Vegas Review-Journal

4 years ago

Las Vegas Aces guard Angel McCoughtry, right, drives to the lane in front of Chicago Sky guard ... — Las Vegas Aces guard Angel McCoughtry, right, drives to the lane in front of Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Game day

Who: Aces (0-1) vs. Dream (1-0)

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday

Where: IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla.

TV: CBSSN, MyLVTV

About the Dream: Atlanta opened with a 105-95 win over Dallas on Sunday. Monique Billings had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and the Dream benefited from a 30-for-34 performance from the free-throw line and shot 54.8 percent from the floor. Aces coach Bill Laimbeer said he expects Atlanta to push the tempo throughout.

About the Aces: Las Vegas had a nine-point lead with less than five minutes left against Chicago, but let it get away in an 88-86 loss. Angel McCoughtry shined in her team debut with 25 points and eight rebounds, and A’ja Wilson added 22 points and 11 rebounds. The Aces went 0-for-5 on 3-pointers.