By Shawn McCullough

After a strong performance on Friday against Los Angeles, the Aces came out flat and lost to the Connecticut Sun, 72-65, at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay.

“We had players that didn’t get on track,” said head coach Bill Laimbeer.  “Our energy level just wasn’t there.”

“We lacked energy and some lacked effort too,” said A’ja Wilson.

The Aces shot just 21.4% from the field in the first quarter, scoring just eight points. 

Las Vegas also wasn’t able to take care of the ball, committing 14 turnovers.

“Some of our turnovers, they were just throwing the ball away,” said Laimbeer.

A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 14 points, while Chelsea Gray added 13.

“I’m human, I am going to miss shots,” said Wilson after shooting 4 for 13 from the field. “I just need to produce in other ways.”

With the loss, the Aces fell to 2-2 on the season and will next play the Mercury in Phoenix on Wednesday, before returning back home on Friday to face the Indiana Fever.


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Game Notes:

• The Aces shot just 40.7% from the field.
• Las Vegas was out-rebounded by the Sun, 44-26.
• Forward Jackie Young was just 2 for 9 from the field for four points.

Game Starters:

F – 22 A’ja Wilson
F – 3 Riquna Williams
C – 8 Liz Cambage
G – 0 Jackie Young
G – 12 Chelsea Gray