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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

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- When Chelsea Gray came to the Aces, it was designed to be a finishing touch. One, because one of the WNBA's best point guards knew what it took to become a champion. And, second, then coach Bill Laimbeer wanted to surround the team's franchise player, A'ja Wilson, with polished and experienced players. The kind who can keep their cool under pressure. … [Read more...] about WNBA Finals: Aces ready to face Sun for league title

CHICAGO — Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Connecticut Sun overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Sky 72-63 in the decisive fifth game of the WNBA semifinals on Thursday night. The Sun advance to play the Aces in the WNBA Finals starting Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena (Noon, ABC). Connecticut finished on an 18-0 run to … [Read more...] about Aces to face Connecticut in WNBA Finals