By Shawn McCullough
The Aces blew the game open in the third quarter, going on a 24-0 run to take game four of the WNBA Semifinals, 93-76, over the Mercury in Phoenix.
“We played a solid basketball game,” said head coach Bill Laimbeer. “The whole package is who we are.”
With the win, the Aces and Mercury will play a deciding game five on Friday in Las Vegas. Winner advances to the WNBA Finals against the Chicago Sky.
“We haven’t won anything,” said Laimbeer. “It’s 2-2, that’s where we are supposed to be.”
The Aces were led by guard Chelsea Gray with 22 points, while guard Kelsey Plum came off the bench to score 20.
“We had great energy and just a different change in attitude,” said Plum. “Getting beat the last two games was humbling.”
A’ja Wilson recorded a double-double, scoring 15 points and pulling down 12 rebounds.
The Aces will attempt to advance to the WNBA Finals for the second straight season.
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Game Notes:
– The Aces shot 48.1% from the field.
– Las Vegas out-rebounded the Mercury, 37-35.
– The Aces went 11 for 22 from three-point range.
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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