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By Shawn McCullough
The Aces will get some well needed rest before their first WNBA playoff game.
Las Vegas clinches a first round bye with a 98-89 win over the Mercury in Phoenix.
“The season kind of went how I expected it to,” said head coach Bill Laimbeer. “A lot of ups and downs, trying to understand each other and learn how to win. We had our moments we looked very good, and moments where we looked really bad. All in all, to take the fourth seed and have a bye in the first round and a home game. We will take it.
The Aces were led by Liz Cambage with 21 points and nine rebounds.
“It has been a bit inconsistent, but if we can keep this energy and consistency heading into playoffs, I think we can go really far,” said Cambage. “Got our eyes on the prize but just have to take it each game as they come.”
Forward A’ja Wilson added 20 points going 6 for 6 from the field and 8 for 8 from the free throw line.
“I think we are just where we need to be, but we still have a lot more growth to get together,” said Wilson. “I think this is great momentum heading into playoffs.
With the win, the Aces finished the regular season at 21-13 and 4th in the WNBA standings.
Las Vegas will have a bye in the first round and will play the highest seed coming out of the first round. The game will be played on Sunday, September 15th at 2 pm Pacific at the Thomas and Mack Center.
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Game Notes:
- The Aces out-rebounded the Mercury 36 to 26.
- Las Vegas shot 50% from the field (37-74).
- The lead change 15 times with 19 times tied in the game.
Game Starters:
F – 22 A’ja Wilson
G – 21 Kayla McBride
C – 8 Liz Cambage
G – 0 Jackie Young
F – 1 Tamera Young
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