There was a lot of love and admiration spoken as the Las Vegas Aces celebrated their second straight WNBA championship at Toshiba Plaza.
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LeBron James has called Victor Wembanyama “an alien” and “generational talent,” and bettors are backing the Spurs and their 7-foot-4 rookie center to win the NBA title at long odds.
For the third time in about a year’s time, a professional sports team on Monday will parade down Las Vegas Boulevard to celebrate a championship win.
The Aces unveiled their championship parade plans Friday, as the franchise celebrates its second consecutive WNBA championship.
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.
The two-time WNBA champions received the fire hose treatment on the runway.
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.
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