The Las Vegas Aces managed to stave off elimination in the WNBA semifinals with a convincing 95-81 victory over the New York Liberty in Game 3 of their best-of-five series. The Aces, who were facing a 0-2 deficit, delivered a stellar performance led by Jackie Young's 24 points, Kelsey Plum's 20 points, and A'ja Wilson's 19 points and 14 rebounds. The defending champions showcased a dominant defense that effectively shut down Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu until the fourth quarter.
Coach Becky Hammon praised her team's complete game, highlighting it as the most impressive performance of the season. The victory not only kept Las Vegas' three-peat hopes alive but also marked their 12th consecutive home playoff win, setting a new WNBA record.
Napheesa Collier Makes History for Minnesota Lynx
In another exciting matchup, Napheesa Collier led the Minnesota Lynx to a 90-81 victory over the Connecticut Sun, giving them a 2-1 series lead. Collier's standout performance of 26 points and 11 rebounds made franchise history as she became the first Lynx player to achieve multiple 25-point, 10-rebound games in the playoffs.
Collier bounced back from a tough Game 2 showing and emphasized the importance of maintaining an aggressive mindset in the playoffs. With the Lynx now on the brink of advancing to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017, all eyes will be on Game 4 in Connecticut on Sunday at 5pm ET.
