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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Becky Hammon wasn't at all pleased after her Aces lost Game 3 in the best-of-five WNBA Finals. With a chance to clinch the franchise's first championship, the Aces came up empty against the Connecticut Sun, their coach said. “Connecticut came in with a better mental approach than we did,” Hammon said after a 105-76 loss. “I don’t know if we thought we … [Read more...] about WNBA Finals: Hammon wants more intensity, focus as Aces go for clincher

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Aces achieved their season-long goal Sunday, beating the Connecticut Sun 78-71 to win the WNBA championship at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Aces, who entered the season with the motto, "All in," won the best-of-five series in four games. Riquna Williams contributed in a clutch run down the stretch, making two 3-pointers and a … [Read more...] about Aces strong at finish, beat Sun for WNBA championship

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Connecticut Sun find themselves chasing history in the WNBA Finals. So it's only fitting that to stay alive Thursday night they got a record-setting effort from Alyssa Thomas. Facing elimination, the Sun got a triple-double from Thomas -- the first in league Finals history -- for a 105-76 Game 3 victory over the Aces. “We’ve been struggling … [Read more...] about WNBA Finals: Thomas' record effort foils Aces, spoils celebration plans

The “Beautiful” bond between Becky Hammon and Gregg Popovich - High Post Hoops - High Post Hoops - Women's Basketball News, Rumors, Analysis and Stats … [Read more...] about The “Beautiful” bond between Becky Hammon and Gregg Popovich

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Connecticut Sun will be trying to make history Thursday night when they meet the Aces in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. In 15 such instances, never has a team come back to win when trailing 2-0 in the best-of-five Finals. Given his team's situation, Sun coach Curt Miller says it's probably unwise to look at the big picture. “That becomes … [Read more...] about WNBA Finals: Sun trying to make history vs. Aces

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A'ja Wilson's message to teammate Kelsey Plum was short and not at all sweet. "I told her she needed to get her s--- together," Wilson said of her exchange with Plum, who performed somewhat poorly in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. "At the end of the day that's what she needs to do." Consider message received after Plum joined her two highly dependable … [Read more...] about WNBA Finals: Aces one victory away from championship

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Aces rallied in the second half to win Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, beating the Connecticut Sun 67-64 on Sunday before an announced sellout crowd of 10,135 at Michelob Ultra Arena. The Aces trailed 38-34 at intermission after getting out to an eight-point lead in the opening quarter. Then the Aces fought off a late run as the Sun erased a … [Read more...] about WNBA Finals: Aces win opener behind Gray, Wilson

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Aces coach Becky Hammon says the WNBA Finals is no place to panic. The KLAS Sports Team would agree. So, coolly and calmly, staff members pick the winner of the Finals. Game 1 is Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena. Tipoff is at noon. Chris Maathuis, sports director: The Aces are built to win a title, with the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year A’ja Wilson … [Read more...] about KLAS sports team picks WNBA Finals winner