The Las Vegas Aces came away with a 79-74 win over the Minnesota Lynx, despite being down one of their leading scorers in A’ja Wilson (ankle injury). Dearica Hamby stepped up in Wilson’s place, making her first season start and notched 14 points. LVRJ host Cassie Soto and Aces beat writer Sam Gordon break down the win and discuss how long Wilson will be out.
Las Vegas Aces head coach Bill Laimbeer and Aces forward A’ja Wilson discuss her recording setting night. Wilson scored a career-high 39 points, tying for the most in franchise history.
The Las Vegas Aces turned the ball over 17 times in the 60-56 win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night. LVRJ host Cassie Soto and Las Vegas Aces beat writer Sam Gordon discuss how the Aces were able to sneak away with a win over the defending WNBA champions.
Despite beating the defending WNBA champions, Aces head coach Bill Laimbeer was not impressed with his team’s play versus the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night. Aces forward A’ja Wilson mirrored her coach’s comments and said not all wins are pretty.
The Aces closed out their first campaign in front of the 5,737 on hand for Fan Appreciation Day at Mandalay Bay Events Center. They lost 93-78 to the Atlanta Dream. (Sam Gordon/Las Vegas Review-Journal)