By Shawn McCullough
LAS VEGAS–The Aces took a commanding two games to zero lead in the best of five WNBA Finals with an 85-71 win over the Connecticut Sun at Michelob Ultra Arena.
“I don’t see any banners, I don’t see any balloons,” said Aces head coach Becky Hammon. “We haven’t won anything yet.”
WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson led all scoring with 26 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for the Aces.
“We aren’t’ done yet and we have things to take care of,” said Wilson on going up 2-0 in the series.
Wilson has averaged 25 points per game so far in the WNBA Finals.
“She is so explosive right now,” said Sun head coach Curt Miller. “It has been really impressive.”
Guard Courtney Williams led the Sun with 18 points, while center Jonquel Jones added 16 and pulled down 11 rebounds.
Aces Chelsea Gray scored 21 points, while Kelsey Plum added 20.
“Chelsea Gray is one of the smartest basketball players,” said Hammon. “Her IQ is ridiculous.”
Gray also dished out eight assists.
“What sets me apart is my willingness to be great,” said Gray. “I want to make others better.”
The Aces and the Sun will play game three of the best of five series on Thursday in Connecticut.
“We have another opportunity,” said Jones. “We are going home in front of our fans.”
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Game Notes:
The Aces shot 51.6% from the field.
Las Vegas went just 6 for 26 from three-point range.
The Aces got just 11 points off the bench.
Game Starters:
C – 41 Kia Stokes
F – 22 A’ja Wilson
F – 0 Jackie Young
G – 10 Kelsey Plum
G – 12 Chelsea Gray
Aces Injury Report:
None.
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