The Aces storybook 2020 season came to an end as the Seattle Storm beat Las Vegas, 92-59, at the IMG Bubble in Bradenton, FL.

“It was very obvious that they have more weapons than we do,” said Laimbeer. “It was clear that they were the better team in this series.”

The Storm swept the Aces in three games in the best of five series for the WNBA championship.

“It hurts right now for our players,” said Laimbeer. “I have been down this road numerous times, winning and losing in the Finals, but they beat us.”

WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 18 points and six rebounds while guard Jackie Young added 11.

“Seattle is a championship team,” said Wilson. “It hurts, but you learn and you grow from it.”

The Aces played the entire season without center Liz Cambage and guard Kelsey Plum.  Cambage opted out for the season and Plum went down with an Achilles injury.  In addition, the Aces lost forward Dearica Hamby for the Finals with a knee injury.

“We have a very sound nucleus of eight or nine players that are very solid,” said Laimbeer. “We have a solid future right now.”

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Game Notes:

• The Aces shot just 34.4% from the field.
• Las Vegas turned the ball over 18 times.
• Forward Angel McCoughtry is now 0-12 in WNBA Finals games.
• Seattle forward Breanna Stewart was named the Finals MVP.

Game Starters:

F – 22 A’ja Wilson
F – 35 Angel McCoughtry
C – 4 Carolyn Swords
G – 21 Kayla McBride
G – 3 Danielle Robinson