Aces forward A’ja Wilson, wing Jackie Young and guard Kelsey Plum on Wednesday were named starters for the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.
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Administrators, coaches and players with Las Vegas ties offered their thoughts on Thursday’s 50th anniversary of the signing of the landmark Title IX bill.
The Aces lost to the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night after scoring a franchise-record 41 points in the first quarter and leading by 28 points in the first half.
Iliana Rupert, a 20-year-old center and the Aces’ 2021 first-round draft pick, joined the team Sunday after spending four seasons playing professional ball in France.
Losing All-Star center Liz Cambage has inadvertently helped the Aces, off to the best start in franchise history and even-money favorites to win the WNBA title.
Minnesota forward Jessica Shepard hit a midrange shot as time expired, but the Lynx needed a 3-pointer to tie the Aces in Sunday’s game at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Aces guard Jackie Young played 35 minutes Wednesday at Dallas and scored a season-low eight points. But she said her ankle didn’t bother her in her return from injury.
Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson combined to score 52 points for the Aces, who twice trailed by 16 points in the first half before rallying to defeat the Dallas Wings.
Jackie Young is back in the starting lineup for the Aces after missing the previous two games because of a sprained right ankle.
Wilson is staring down her second MVP because she’s so focused on the one thing missing from her increasingly impeccable resume, a WNBA championship.
A’ja Wilson sparked the Las Vegas Aces to a decisive road win over the Los Angeles Sparks, scoring 35 points to go with 11 rebounds, four blocks and two steals.
After missing out on the Commissioner’s Cup Final during 2021, the Aces are undefeated in Commissioner’s Cup games this season.
Veteran guard Kelsey Plum tied a career high with 32 points in leading the Aces past Dallas on Sunday.
Kelsey Plum scored 32 points as the Aces beat the Dallas Wings on Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena
Jackie Young was ruled out of Sunday’s game with an ankle sprain, but another key player may be available after leaving Thursday’s game early
