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Las Vegas picked perhaps the worst time to lose back-to-back games for the first time since August. After advancing to the WNBA Finals in five games last year, the Aces will need to do it again. They lost a second straight game to the Golden State Valkyries Wednesday, Oct. 7 by a final score of 83-81 from Chase Center in Game 2 of the WNBA Semifinals. Las Vegas lost Game 1 by 11 points after winning all three meetings during the regular season including one from The Bay. “Bet

Round one of the head coaching battle between former colleagues Becky Hammon and Natalie Nakase went to the latter as her team’s defensive performance was too much for the group led by the three-time champion. Las Vegas lost Game 1 of its semifinal series against Golden State Sunday, Oct. 4, 71-60, from Chase Center. Including the playoffs, the Valkyries are 20-5 at home this season. “It’s a good news-bad news [thing],” head coach Becky Hammon said. “The good news is we playe

As a collective, the WNBA is back in session following a break for the FIBA World Cup that saw the United States Women’s National Team win gold for a fifth straight tournament and 10th in the last 13 tries. First-ever four-time league MVP A’ja Wilson opted to sit out of the tournament citing rest while head coach Becky Hammon had guards Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young represent her team in Germany on the way to the gold medal. Back in Las Vegas Aces’ colors, the trio helped its

Playing in the second game of a back-to-back after losing to the league’s top team yesterday, the Las Vegas Aces sank under .500 as part of this five-game road trip. Las Vegas’ fifth game in the last nine days as well as a third in the last 65 hours was a, 111-71, loss to New York Sunday, Aug. 9 from Barclays Center. This year’s club is now 1-3 against the Liberty including this season’s Commissioner’s Cup championship game. The Aces are now 13-6 on the road following this 2-

Las Vegas got mixed up again by sensational rookie Olivia Miles in another meeting of the WNBA’s top two teams in the league’s standings. After having claimed the first meeting of the season by three points in mid-June, the Aces were beaten by the Minnesota Lynx, 98-87, Saturday, Aug. 8 from the Target Center. As a result, the team fell to 13-5 on the road this year. “Everybody [was feeling] real comfortable after that first quarter,” head coach Becky Hammon said. “We did not

Another near comeback by the opponent was thwarted by the Las Vegas Aces as they picked up a second straight victory to close this three-game road trip. Las Vegas beat Los Angeles for the second time in three meetings already this season, this time by a final score of 79-69 from Crypto.com Arena Tuesday, June 2. “The winning is fun,” head coach Becky Hammon said. “But the women are the [most fun]. In going through the process with them and building that trust and that account

Las Vegas guard Dana Evans goes up for a layup against Phoenix during Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Photo Credit: Las Vegas Aces After going the distance in each of their first two playoff series, the Las Vegas Aces have won Game 1 for a second time in three chances. Las Vegas needed a late push in its, 89-86, win over Phoenix in Game 1 of a Best-of-7 series. It’s the fourth win for the Aces in five meetings against the Mercury this season. “I think it was just multiple times an

Las Vegas conducts a postgame interview after advancing to its third WNBA Finals in the last four years. Photo Credit: Las Vegas Aces The 200 minutes allotted for the WNBA Semifinals were not enough as an extra overtime session was needed for the Las Vegas Aces to eliminate the Indiana Fever. Las Vegas bounced Indiana after taking Game 5, 107-98, Tuesday, Sept. 30 from Michelob Ultra Arena in the team’s second win-or-go-home scenario of this year’s playoffs. With the win, the

Las Vegas guard Jackie Young sits in her defensive stance while guarding Indiana guard Kelsey Mitchell. Photo Credit: Las Vegas Aces Las...

Las Vegas head coach Becky Hammon addresses the media after Game 1 from the Michelob Ultra Arena. Photo Credit: Marcell Gordon/Talk that...

Evans leaning on faith in first-year run with Aces Las Vegas guard Dana Evans pushes past the defense of Washington guard Jade Melbourne....

Las Vegas forward NaLyssa Smith (#3) dumps off a pass to teammate A'ja Wilson (#22) under the basket. Photo Credit: Las Vegas Aces Las...

Las Vegas guard Jewell Loyd smiles during the team's win over Chicago inside the T-Mobile Arena. Photo Credit: Las Vegas Aces It was a...

Las Vegas forward A'ja Wilson attempts a close-range jumper over Washington center Shakira Austin. Photo Credit: Las Vegas Aces While the...

MVP candidates for both Las Vegas and Phoenix battle down low inside the Michelob Ultra Arena. Photo Credit: Las Vegas Aces Entering...

Make that five in a row for the Las Vegas Aces (19-14), after a 83-77 win over the defending champion New York Liberty (21-12) Wednesday...

Las Vegas players Chelsea Gray (#12) and A'ja Wilson (#22) slap hands during the team's home win against Connecticut. Photo Credit: Las...

Las Vegas guard Jackie Young looks to run the break with teammate A'ja Wilson trailing behind. Photo Credit: Las Vegas Aces All-stars...

Las Vegas reserves Dana Evans (#11) and Kiah Stokes (#41) dap each other up near halfcourt inside the Michelob Ultra Arena. Photo Credit:...

Las Vegas forward A'ja Wilson points out a teammate during the team's road win over Dallas Wednesday night. Photo Credit: Las Vegas Aces...