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Aces Outplayed by Storm Losing 78-65

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The Las Vegas Aces A’ja Wilson (22) takes a jump shot against the Seattle Storm’s Jordan Horston (23) at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas on Fri Jun 7, 2024 (Las Vegas Aces X photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Las Vegas Aces (5-3) started slow in their matchup with the Seattle Storm (7-3) and they finished in the same manner losing 78-65. The Storm played a terrific game defensively crowding the paint which was successful in both halves. A’ja Wilson had another high scoring game with 29 points and 11 rebounds but it was not enough as Las Vegas lost their third game of the season. The Aces had pulled to within one point during the game but they could not contain the Storm trailing for the entire game

Game recap: Las Vegas got a slow start in the opening quarter. They were taking shots but they were just not dropping and the Storm was doing a great job crowding the paint. The Aces fell behind early trailing 15-7 but with 1:51 left in the quarter Las Vegas started to make a move and after the first ten minutes trailed by a single point 17-16.

The Storm really got going in the second quarter leading by ten points with under a minute left in the half. Seattle led at the half 36-28; the Storm had also won the second quarter 19-12. They went on a 17-6 run to end the quarter. Las Vegas needed to find a way to get into the paint, a favorite spot for A’ja Wilson to shoot from. Kelsey Plum also thrives driving the basket so there would be some work for Las Vegas in the second half of play.

The Storm continued to push their lead and with six minutes left in the third quarter led by the score of 46-35. The Aces began to chip away at the Seattle lead and with 3:03 left in the third trailed 48-44 in an unusually low scoring game. Las Vegas was looking to take the lead in the fourth quarter. They had won the third quarter 23-18 and trailed after three quarters 54-51 in a tight contest.

The Aces continued to hang around but were unable to take the lead. With 3:50 left in the game the Storm had taken a 66-59 lead. Jewell Lloyd was having a great game already with 25 points and the clock was winding down. The Aces were running out of time. Four of the Storm’s starters were in double digits and they were outplaying Las Vegas on both sides of the ball. Seattle continued to push their lead and with 1:33 left on the clock had extended their lead 74-61 and this game was all but over for the Aces. The final was 78-65.

Las Vegas got clobbered in the fourth quarter as Seattle went on to win the final quarter 24-14. The road to the playoffs is never easy as Las Vegas lost their third game of the season. A’ja Wilson had another amazing game with 29 points and 11 rebounds but it was not enough to get past the Storm. Jackie Young had a very quiet game with three points and four rebounds. Kelsey Plum had a good one with 18 points.

Post game notes: Friday night the Aces kicked off the weekend losing to the Storm at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The Storm come into this game after beating the Phoenix Mercury Tuesday night 80-62. The Storm’s Ezi Magbegor scored 21 points in the victory. The Storm dealt with the “legendary” A’ja Wilson who reached an amazing milestone in their win against the Wings last Tuesday night and despite Wilson’s effort with 29 points took a tough loss Friday night.

She became the first WNBA player with at least 35 points, ten rebounds and five steals. She finished Thursday’s game with 36 points, 12 rebounds and 6 steals. Las Vegas couldn’t extend their win streak as the Storm upset the defending champions. It is tough going throughout a season with a bullseye on your back but that is exactly what the Aces are dealing with right now.

Saturday night Las Vegas will take on the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. The Aces did win their last matchup on May 18 89-82. They will be facing Dearica Hamby who averages 20.4 points per game for Los Angeles. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 6:00 PM.

NBA Finals podcast with Tony Renteria: Mavericks and Celtics tip off for game 1 on Thursday at the Garden

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The Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) celebrates the win over the Indiana Pacers in game 4 on Mon May 27, 2024. The Celtics will host the Dallas Mavericks for game 1 on Thu Jun 6, 2024 at Boston Garden (AP News photo)

NBA Finals podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 The Boston Celtics are working on their tradition as that successful championship team. The Celtics are now in their second trip to the NBA Finals in three years.

#2 You look at their Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers and the Celtics just made easy work of the Pacers sweeping them in four games 4-0.

#3 In game 4 the Celtics high scorers Jaylen Brown with 29 points and Jayson Tatum with 26 points led the way against the Pacers talk about how the Celtics have relied on Brown and Tatum all season long?

#4 Last Thursday the Dallas Mavericks finished off the Minnesota Timberwolves four games to one. Mavericks in game 5 high scorers Kyle Irving and Luka Doncic both finishing with 36 points.

#5 Game 1 of the NBA Finals tips off on this Thursday Jun 6th at the Boston Garden. The Celtics have home court advantage for the first two games Tony tell us how important that is for the Celtics starting off the series against the Mavericks?

Tony Renteria is an NBA analyst and NBA podcast contributor Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast with David Zizmor: Timberwolves live another day defeat Mavericks 105-100 avoid elimination

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Minnesota Timberwolves Karl Anthony Towns (32) reacts to a play in the second half in game 5 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas on Tue May 28, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the NBA Playoffs with David Zizmor:

#1 That twosome tandum saves the Minnesota Timberwolves from elimination on Tuesday night in Dallas at American Airlines Arena. Down 3-0 on the road the Timberwolves had their backs to the wall and with the help of Anthony Edwards with 29 points and Karl Anthony Towns with 25 points defeated the Dallas Mavericks 105-100.

#2 For Towns he scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half and it was Towns and Edwards who staved off the Mavericks and rest assured they and Minnesota played for their lives in game four.

#3 Game 5 coming up as the series goes back to Minnesota. The Mavericks can close this one out and the Timberwolves who have the home floor can close the gap to just one game if they can win it. David how do you see game 5 on Thursday night?

Join David for the NBA post season podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA/Bill Walton podcast with Tony Renteria: Bill Walton put in the enjoyment of basketball and life everyday

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The late Bill Walton holds up his UCLA #32 Jersey encased. Walton was one of the most famous UCLA players of all time which can also be shared with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Walton played for UCLA in 1972 and 1973 where he led the Bruins to two championships (photo from UCLA Bruins)

#1 Long time basketball analyst and former UCLA Bruins star in 1972 and 1973 Bill Walton passed away from cancer at age 71. Walton played in the NBA for the Portland Trailblazers, San Diego Clippers, and Boston Celtics from 1974-75 to 1986-87.

#2 He help lead UCLA to two NCAA Championship titles in the 1972-73 and 1973-74 seasons. He was one of the most famous Bruins of all time along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

#3 Walton is a charter member of the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame and is also a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993 after playing in the NBA from 1974-75 to 1986-87.

#4 Former Philadelphia 76er Dr. J Julius Erving said of the passing of Walton, “I am sad today hearing that my comrade and one of the sports world’s most beloved champions and characters has passed,” Erving wrote on social media. “Bill Walton enjoyed life in every way. To compete against him and to work with him was a blessing in my life.”

#5 When you look at how carefree and how much fun it was to be around a guy like Bill Walton who after retiring from the NBA became a broadcaster and added more joy to the game as much as when he played the game it’s no wonder why everyone loved being around Bill Walton.

Join Tony Renteria for the NBA podcasts each Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast with David Zizmor: Timberwolves-Mavericks tip off for game 1 tonight in Minnesota in round 3

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The Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (right) drives on the Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the first half of game 7 in the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena in Denver on Sun May 19, 2024

On the NBA Playoffs podccast with David Zizmor:

#1 Dave, the Minnesota Timberwolves came back in the second half from 20 points down to defeat the defending NBA Champions Denver Nuggets 98-90 in game 7 on Sunday to advance to round three of the playoffs. The Wolves over came a 15 point deficit in game 7 which was the largest comeback in an NBA playoff game.

#2 The Timberwolves Anthony Edwards said he just couldn’t get his rhythm but his trust in his teammates and said he had to make the right plays for the rest of the game.

#3 The Timberwolves move onto game 1 of the third round of the NBA Playoffs as they tip off against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night at 5:30pm PT in Minnesota. The Mavericks in their last game just got by the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-116 in Dallas. How do you see the Timberwolves and Mavericks matching up for this series?

Join David Zizmor for the NBA Post Season podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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NBA Playoffs podcast with David Zizmor: Thunder-Mavericks series tied 2-2 game 5 in OKC tonight

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Oklahoma City City Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives on the Dallas Mavericks Daniel Gafford who tries to defend the basket in game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs in Dallas on Mon May 13, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the NBA Playoffs podcast with David:

#1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who scored 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 100-96 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas on Monday night in game 4 to tie the series 2-2.

#2 Alexander also had 13 blocks to help out on defense and late in the game. OKC’s Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort got crucial three point shots and Jalen Williams got a dunk to get the Thunder a 94-91 lead with 1:29 left. The Mavericks coaches were yelling for a double dribble on Williams but no luck. Zack Zarba the crew cheif said that Williams did not have control of the ball before getting it with both hands and then commencing his dribble.

#3 Dave, game 5 goes back to Oklahoma City with the series tied 2-2 it’s a tug of war with the Thunder having home court advantage. The Thunder won the first game and the Mavericks won games 2 and 3, and the Thunder tied up the series with a win in game four. How do you see game 5 tonight?

David Zizmor podcasts the NBA Playoffs Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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NBA Playoffs podcast with Jerry Feitelberg: Nuggets turn tables on Timberwolves game 5 tonight with series tied at 2-2 in Denver

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Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) throws down on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half in game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs on Mon May 13, 2024 at Ball Arena in Denver (AP News photo)

On the NBA Playoffs podcast with Jerry F:

#1 The Denver Nuggets proved that they weren’t going anywhere anytime soon they were down to the Minnesota Timberwolves 0-2 but have come back to tie the series 2-2 with a huge win on Sunday 115-107.

#2 On Sunday Nikola Jokic scored 16 of 35 points in the fourth quarter and Aaron Gordon didn’t miss too much he was 11 for 12 with 27 points as the Nuggets were dominating on offense.

#3 Gordon was amazed by how the Nuggets regrouped and met the challenge of the Timberwolves on saying after the game, “It’s just like a laser-sharp focus,” and “and a surgical execution.”

#4 The Nuggets Jamal Murray fired off 12 of 19 shots in the third quarter. Murray had a buzzer beater to end game 3 on 117-90 on Friday night from half court.

#5 The Timberwolves who were up 2-0 now find their backs to the wall tied 2-2 in Denver for game 5 tonight at Ball Arena where the Nuggets could take the lead 3-2. Jerry how do you see tonight’s match up?

Jerry Feitelberg filled in for Tony Renteria who does the NBA Playoffs podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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NBA Playoffs podcast with David Zizmor: Knicks could go up 2-0 at MSG tonight against Pacers

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The New York Knicks Jalen Brunson (11) drives past the Indiana Pacers Aaron Nesmith (23) in the first half action at Madison Square Garden on Mon May 6, 2024 (AP News photo)

On NBA Playoff podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 The New York Knicks take a 1-0 series lead going into tonight’s game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. The officials from game 1 admitted they blew a kick ball violation. With the game tied 115-115 with 52 seconds left Aaron Nesmith looked like he knocked away a pass that Jalen Brunson threw to Donte DiVincenzo. The Pacers didn’t come up with the ball for a steal. Official Sean Wright ruled the ball hit off of Nesmith’s foot that allowed the Knicks to have possession.

#2 After the kick ball violation the Knicks took the lead 12 seconds later and never looked back and won it 121-117. The Knicks got scoring help from Jalen Brunson who led with 43 points and DiVincezo with 25 points.

#3 David, game 2 tonight at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have the home floor again the Pacers hope to come out with some scoring from Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam to avoid going 0-2.

Join David Zizmor for the NBA post season podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast with Tony Renteria: Edwards 43 pts and Towns 20 pts lead Timberwovles past Nuggets 106-80

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The Minnesota Timberwolves center Anthony Edwards (32) tries to play keep away from the Denver Nuggets forwards Michael Porter Jr (left) and Aaron Gordon (right) in game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at the Ball Center in Denver on Mon May 6, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the NBA Playoffs podcast with Tony R:

#1 Tony in game 2 of the second round of the NBA playoffs the Minnesota Timberwolves got some great offensive help from Anthony Edwards who lead with 27 points and Karl Anthony-Towns with 27 points on Monday night as the Wolves go up 2-0 in the series against the Denver Nuggets.

#2 With both Edwards and Towns each scoring 27 a piece it gave the Timberwolves a great tandem when you consider the Denver Nuggets are champs and are already down 0-2 to start the second round.

#3 Facing Edwards and Towns it’s a handful for the Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon did the heavy lifting scoring 20 points and center Nikola Jokic scored 16 points but it was not enough against Minnesota.

#4 The Wolves are going big they are perfect so far in the post season winning 4-0 in the first round and now are up on the Nuggets 2-0 with the series going back to Minnesota.

#5 Game 3 Friday night in Minnesota Target Center, the Nuggets will need to salvage one of the two games or go home. The Nuggets are champs and couldn’t win on their own floor and could be eliminated sooner than they thought.

Tony Renteria is a NBA podcast contributor for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast with David Zizmor: Bucks get by without Antetokounmpo and Lillard; Pacers lead series 3-2

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The Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo sits in the middle of the bench resting on Sun Apr 28, 2024 he and teammate Damian Lillard both sat out in game 5 on Tue Apr 30, 2024 in Milwaukee (AP News photo)

On the NBA Playoffs podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 To show you how good the Milwaukee Bucks are they went without  Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard down 1-3 against the Indiana Pacers in Milwaukee the Bucks persevered to move within a game of the Pacers in a 3-2 series with a 115-92 win.

#2 Antetokounmpo is suffering from a strained left calf and Lillard is out with an  Achilles tendon. Antetokounmpo has been taking some shots and Lillard has just rested.

#3 So it’s the Pacers up 3-2 they need one more win to advance the Bucks can tie up the series as this series moves to Indiana on Thursday May 2. Given the circumstances of Antetokoumpo and Lillard can the Bucks tie this one up?

David Zizmor is a NBA Playoffs contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com