By Shawn McCullough
The Aces took the second of back-to-back games against the New York Liberty in a 103-76 win at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay.
Las Vegas took control of the game in the first quarter with an 11-0 run to end the first and never looked back.
Six Aces scored in double figures including Kelsey Plum, who came off the bench and scored 18 points with seven assists.
A’ja Wilson scored 17 points and pulled down seven rebounds, while Dearica Hamby led the team in rebounds with 12.
With the win, the Aces improved to 10-3 and remained 1.5 games behind the Seattle Storm atop the WNBA standings.
The Aces will have some time off now and will next play on Friday, June 25th in Minneapolis against the Lynx.
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Game Notes:
- The Aces shot 44.2% from the field, while holding New York to just 31.3%.
- Las Vegas pulled down 52 rebounds in the game, while the Liberty had 36.
- The Liberty were led by starting guard Betnijah Laney with 20 points.
Game Starters:
F – 22 A’ja Wilson
F – 3 Riquna Williams
C – 8 Liz Cambage
G – 0 Jackie Young
G – 12 Chelsea Gray
Aces Injury Report:
Angel McCoughtry—Out, right ACL
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