NEW YORK (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A'ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals on Wednesday night. The Aces joined the Los Angeles Sparks (2001-02) and the Houston Comets (1997-2000) as the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
Las Vegas Aces arrive home, championship celebration planned for Monday
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Las Vegas Aces arrived back home early Thursday morning after becoming the WNBA's first repeat champions in over 20 … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Aces arrive home, championship celebration planned for Monday
Marchessault breaks tie in shootout, unbeaten Golden Knights defeat Stars 3-2
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault broke a shootout tie in the Vegas Golden Knights' 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night in a Western Conference final rematch. Marchessault gave Vegas (4-0) a 2-1 edge in the shootout after teammate Shea Theodore and Dallas' Matt Duchene traded goals. Dallas had a chance to extend the shootout, but Roope Hintz's shot hit … [Read more...] about Marchessault breaks tie in shootout, unbeaten Golden Knights defeat Stars 3-2
Eichel, Hill lead Golden Knights to 4-1 win over Ducks to improve to 3-0-0
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist, Adin Hill made 22 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Saturday night. Chandler Stephenson and Shea Theodore also had a goal and an assist, and Jonas Rondbjerg got his first goal of the season. The defending champion Golden Knights, playing their third game in five nights, improved to 3-0-0 … [Read more...] about Eichel, Hill lead Golden Knights to 4-1 win over Ducks to improve to 3-0-0
Liberty avoid sweep, take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, beat Aces 87-73
NEW YORK (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored 27 points and Breanna Stewart added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-73 on Sunday in the WNBA Finals and force a Game 4. New York struggled in the first two games against the Aces in Las Vegas, but the Liberty found their shooting touch in Game 3 behind Jones, who hit four of the team's 13 3-pointers. This was … [Read more...] about Liberty avoid sweep, take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, beat Aces 87-73