The Aces reached new heights in their WNBA Finals Game 1 victory against the Liberty.
Before the 2023 WNBA season tipped off in May, all the discussion centered around the league’s two super-teams, the
On Sunday, in front of a jam-packed Michelob ULTRA Arena that included the likes of Tom Brady, LeBron James, and other celebrities, it was the Aces' star-studded lineup that reached new heights as Las Vegas cruised to a 99–82 victory in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. In the win, two-time MVP A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young combined for 91 points, securing thein a WNBA Finals contest. Las Vegas also became the first team in WNBA Finals history to have four players finish with 15 or more points and five rebounds in a game.
Young and Plum each registered 26 points, while Gray finished with 20 points and Wilson tallied 19 points. Yet at halftime, Las Vegas trailed New York, 49-46.today are the first team in WNBA Finals history to have 4 players each with 15+ PTS and 5+ REB:However, the Aces outscored the Liberty, 53-33, in the second half to secure the series-opening win. The two teams will return to the court on Wednesday for Game 2 of the series.
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