
By Shawn McCullough
LAS VEGAS–The Aces improved to 4-0 in the WNBA Playoffs with a 91-84 win over the Dallas Wings at Michelob Ultra Arena.
“We played a great game and it was a good win,” said A’ja Wilson.
Wilson recorded a double-double, scoring 30 points and pulling down 11 rebounds.
“She [Wilson] has been exceptional,” said head coach Becky Hammon. “She got better in the offseason. She is just special.”
“She [Wilson] has a lot of things in her bag,” said Wings head coach Latricia Trammell. “We have to keep her off the free throw line.”
Guard Chelsea Gray scored 23 points and dished out eight assists, while Kelsey Plum nailed four three-pointers.
“I try to be the calm within the storm,” said Gray. “It’s calling the right plays and calming everyone down.”
The Aces lead the best of five series against Dallas, 2-0, and need just one more win to advance to the WNBA Finals for the second straight season.
“It’s playoff basketball,” said Wilson. “A lot of people wish they were where we are today.”
The Aces will next travel to Dallas for game four of the series on Friday.
“It is extremely hard to close out a team, especially on their home court,” said Hammon. “We still have a lot more work to do and I expect it to be an all-out war in Dallas.”
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Game Notes:
The Aces shot 46.2% from the field.
Las Vegas was out-rebounded by the Wings, 40-39.
The Aces starters scored 88 of the total 91 points.
Game Starters:
C – 41 Kiah Stokes
F – 22 A’ja Wilson
F – 0 Jackie Young
G – 10 Kelsey Plum
G – 12 Chelsea Gray
Aces Injury Report:
Candace Parker, Out – Foot

