In a thrilling matchup, the Las Vegas squad secured a crucial 95-81 victory over the New York team in Game 3 of the championship semifinals. With this win, the reigning champions staved off elimination and forced a Game 4 on Sunday.
The New York team, leading the series 2-1, will have another opportunity to close out the series on Sunday. If the Las Vegas team emerges victorious, a decisive Game 5 will take place on Tuesday in New York.
This triumph marked the Las Vegas team’s 12th consecutive home playoff win, shattering the previous WNBA record held by the Los Angeles Sparks and Sacramento Monarchs.
After being defeated in all three regular-season meetings and the first two games of this series, the Las Vegas team finally broke through against their New York opponents.
The Las Vegas team’s offense was led by Jackie Young, who scored 24 points. Kelsey Plum added 20 points, while A’ja Wilson contributed 19 points and 14 rebounds. Tiffany Hayes chipped in with 11 points, and Chelsea Gray tallied 10 points and seven assists. The team shot an impressive 52.1% from the field, including 40.6% from beyond the arc.
Breanna Stewart paced the New York team with 19 points, followed by Jonquel Jones and Nyara Sabally, who each scored 11 points. Leonie Fiebich added 10 points to the effort. Notably, Sabrina Ionescu was limited to just four points on 1-of-7 shooting, failing to score until the fourth quarter.
The game’s momentum shifted dramatically in the third quarter, as the Las Vegas team transformed a 57-53 lead into a 73-53 advantage. The New York team struggled, going 7:36 without a field goal and scoring only six points in the period.
The Las Vegas team extended its lead to 78-55 early in the fourth quarter, capping a dominant 21-2 run. The game’s intensity was palpable, with 18 lead changes and eight ties in the first 30 minutes.
Notable attendees included Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes, and Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
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