The Las Vegas Aces emerged victorious in Game 3 of their semifinal series against the Dallas Wings, securing a 64-61 win and sweeping the matchup. Here’s a breakdown of the key highlights from the game:
Freshly crowned Defensive Player of the Year, A’ja Wilson, had a career-high nine turnovers in the game. Despite Wilson’s struggles, the defending champion Aces managed to post a total of 19 turnovers. This defensive effort played a crucial role in their victory.
Arike Ogunbowale, the talented guard for the Wings, led all scorers with 18 points. However, her shooting performance was not at its best, as she made only 8 of her 24 attempts from the field. On the other hand, Chelsea Gray stepped up for the Aces, leading her team with 15 points on 7-of-16 shooting.
In terms of shooting percentages, Las Vegas had the upper hand, converting 40.7 percent of their field goal attempts compared to Dallas’ 31.6 percent. The Wings struggled in the closing minutes of the game, failing to score in the final four minutes and 59 seconds.
Shifting focus to the other semifinal series, the New York Liberty took a 2-1 lead against the Connecticut Sun earlier on Friday. The Liberty displayed an impressive offensive performance, scoring 37 points in the first quarter alone.
As the series progresses, it will be interesting to see if the Aces can maintain their momentum and continue their dominant run. Meanwhile, the Wings will need to regroup and make adjustments to bounce back in the next game.
Stay tuned for further updates on this thrilling WNBA playoff series.
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3. “New York Liberty takes control in series against Connecticut Sun” – Get the details on the New York Liberty’s strong start in their series against the Connecticut Sun, highlighted by a remarkable first-quarter scoring outburst.
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