Despite a series of injuries and the struggles of returning to full fitness, Riquna Williams showed up Sunday to hit the big shots when the Aces needed her most.
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Never before in WNBA playoff history had a lead changed hands three times within the final three seconds of regulation.
The victory over the Seattle Storm gave the Aces a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series semifinal series. Game 4 is Tuesday night in Seattle.
That lineup, featuring Chelsea Gray in the post, helped the Aces even the series in Game 2. They may lean on it again in Game 3 Sunday in Seattle.
Aces rookie forward Iliana Rupert, who is from France, has experienced many of the typical highs and lows associated with a debut season in the WNBA.
Natalie Nakase has been able to come to terms with her status as a role model in the Japanese American community because she sees herself as part of an evolution.
Aces forward A’ja Wilson played one of the best games of her career, finishing with 33 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks in a Game 2 victory over the Seattle Storm.
A’ja Wilson scored a playoff career-high 33 points and added 13 rebounds as the Aces edged the Seattle Storm in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals Wednesday night.
The Storm took advantage of the Aces’ trapping defense in Game 1. Now, Aces coach Becky Hammon and her staff will need to find a solution to avoid going down 2-0.
Aces forward A’ja Wilson received 20 votes from a national panel of sports writers and broadcasters. Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas was second with 14 votes.
The Aces are playing a championship-caliber opponent in the Seattle Storm, and need a response after an underwhelming Game 1 loss.
Fourth-year wing Jackie Young was the choice, becoming the first Aces player to be so honored. Teammate Kelsey Plum also received votes.
In a WNBA playoff game matching two former MVPs, the Aces’ A’ja Wilson scored just eight points and took only 10 shots, and was outplayed by the Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart.
Aces guard Kelsey Plum missed a 3-pointer in the final seconds that would have tied the game, allowing the Seattle Storm to steal home-court advantage in the series.
The Aces are three wins away from the WNBA Finals, but face a familiar opponent in the Seattle Storm and MVP candidate Breanna Stewart.
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