The Aces have advanced to the semi-finals to play the Liberty
As a result of Kelsey Plum's 29 points and A'ja Wilson's 24 points and 13 rebounds, the Las Vegas Aces swept the Seattle Storm 83-76 to advance to the WNBA semifinals for the sixth consecutive season on Tuesday.
After winning 11 straight home games in the playoffs, Las Vegas will face top-seeded New York in a rematch of the 2023 WNBA Finals starting Sunday. It is the Aces' goal to become the first team to win three titles in a row since Houston did so from 1997-2000.
Seattle was led by Gabby Williams' 20 points and Nneka Ogwumike's 16 points and 10 rebounds. Despite missing Game 1 due to a concussion, Ezi Magbegor scored 14 points, Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 13, and Jewell Loyd scored nine points on 3-of-11 shooting. Seattle was 6 of 12 from 3-point range in the first half before finishing 8 of 23. Loyd's injury was a key factor in this series
The upcoming rematch with New York is highly anticipated, as it pits two of the league's top teams against each other again. The Aces are determined to defend their title and make history, while New York aims to avenge their loss in the 2023 WNBA Finals. Featuring some of the best players in women's basketball, this series is expected to be a thrilling and competitive one.
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