In two matchups against the New York Liberty without do-it-all-forward Candace Parker, the Aces have been outscored by 57 points and outrebounded 97-52.
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The Aces lost to the Liberty in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship game Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena, their second straight blowout defeat to New York.
The Aces and New York Liberty will play the 2023 Commissioner’s Cup Championship Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
A’ja Wilson is now the second-leading scorer in Aces franchise history after passing coach Becky Hammon in a win over the Atlanta Dream on Sunday.
Ace coach Becky Hammon was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday alongside her former boss, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
Reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson tied the Aces’ single-game scoring record Friday in a win over Washington, set just a month earlier by teammate Kelsey Plum.
Putting together a speech for her enshrinement Saturday in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is proving to be a challenge for Becky Hammon.
Reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson scored 28 points in 24 minutes to lead the Aces back into the win column by beating the Dallas Wings.
The Aces, coming off their worst loss of the season, have a chance to redeem themselves Tuesday against the Dallas Wings, one of three teams to defeat them.
The Aces scored only 17 points in the second half and were crushed 99-61 by the New York Liberty, the team’s largest margin of defeat since it moved to Las Vegas.
The Aces and Liberty are different teams from when the Aces romped to a 98-81 victory June 29 at Michelob Ultra Arena. They meet again Sunday in New York.
The Aces signed a former No. 2 overall WNBA draft pick to an emergency hardship contract after the hardship contract of Ashley Joens expired.
Reserve forward Kierstan Bell scored 15 points to help the Aces defeat the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday and become the first team to clinch a spot in the WNBA playoffs.
Alysha Clark continues to be a source of steadiness and consistency off the Aces bench this season.
The Aces’ last loss came against the Dallas Wings on July 7. Center Kiah Stokes will play an important role in the rematch Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
