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
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Aces rout Liberty 104-76, take 2-0 series lead in WNBA Finals
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A'ja Wilson scored 26 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces routed the New York Liberty 104-76 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals. Wilson finished 10 of 16 from the field on her way to recording her 26th double-double this season - including her fourth of the playoffs. She's the third player in WNBA Finals history to … [Read more...] about Aces rout Liberty 104-76, take 2-0 series lead in WNBA Finals
Nothing shy about Jackie Young’s all-around game for Las Vegas Aces
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young has made tremendous strides in her five years as a pro since going No. 1 in the 2019 draft. The Aces and the New York Liberty play Game 2 of their WNBA Championship series Wednesday night at 6 p.m. at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay. Las Vegas leads 1-0. As a rookie out of Notre Dame, Young was a dynamic and … [Read more...] about Nothing shy about Jackie Young’s all-around game for Las Vegas Aces
Aces and Liberty face off in WNBA Finals matchup
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty are poised to tip off their highly anticipated WNBA Finals showdown, a matchup of the preseason favorites projected to battle for the title. Both teams feature lineups comprised of MVPs, All-Stars and future Hall-of-Famers that dominated the regular season. With the title on the line, games are expected to be more … [Read more...] about Aces and Liberty face off in WNBA Finals matchup
WNBA officially approves Tom Brady’s ownership stake in the Aces
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The WNBA's owners officially approved retired quarterback Tom Brady's bid Monday to purchase a stake in the Las Vegas Aces. Brady and the Aces announced March 23 he purchased a minority share in the club, but no specific information was provided. League approval appeared to be a formality because WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued a statement … [Read more...] about WNBA officially approves Tom Brady’s ownership stake in the Aces