In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the Las Vegas Aces have secured their sixth consecutive semifinal appearance in the WNBA playoffs. Led by the unstoppable duo of A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, the Aces swept the Seattle Storm in the first round, setting their sights on a rematch against the New York Liberty in the semifinals.
The Aces’ 83-76 victory on Tuesday was fueled by Wilson’s dominant performance, which saw her score 24 points and grab 13 rebounds. Plum added 29 points and 6 rebounds, cementing their status as one of the most formidable pairs in the league.
As the Aces prepare to face the top-seeded Liberty, they’re aware of the challenges that lie ahead. New York dominated the regular-season series, winning all three matchups against Las Vegas. However, Coach Becky Hammon believes her team has found its edge in recent weeks and is ready to take on the Liberty.
“We’ve worked our way back to being a strong team,” Hammon said. “I don’t think we’re the same team that New York has seen this season.”
The Aces will need to draw on their experience and resilience to overcome the Liberty, who are seeking revenge for last year’s Finals loss. With Wilson, Plum, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young forming a potent core, Las Vegas is confident in its ability to make a deep playoff run.
“I feel like we’re just resilient,” Wilson said. “The core four of us, we know what it takes.”
The best-of-five semifinal series against the Liberty begins on Sunday, and the Aces are ready to put everything on the line in pursuit of their third consecutive title.
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