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Las Vegas’ repeat hopes vanquished as Valkyries finish off sweep

Las Vegas hadn’t lost three straight games all season until it mattered most. Hopes of a second repeat in the last five years came to a crashing halt when the Aces were defeated, 87-77, in overtime from Michelob Ultra Arena Friday, Oct. 9 by the Golden State Valkyries. The win secures a sweep by the two-year-old franchise means it will be headed to its first WNBA Finals where it will meet the Atlanta Dream. On the other hand, Las Vegas’ offseason begins now after suffering it

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Las Vegas pushed to brink of elimination after second straight loss in Golden State

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

6 days ago4 min read

Valkyries lock-up Aces as defending champs open semifinals 0-1

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

Oct 43 min read

Aces vanquish Valkyries for 3rd time this season, win 4th straight at home

Each outing Las Vegas has appeared to get more and more comfortable when facing Golden State, all resulting in the same outcome. For the third time this season, the Aces took down the Valkyries this time by a final score of 92-73 Sunday, June 21 in a Father’s Day matinee. The contest featured the second-best team in the West standings beating the No. 3 team. “They were good on the defensive end,” head coach Becky Hammon said. “Locked in from the jump. When we play defense, we

Jun 213 min read

Aces’ pair of Wilson, Young powers Las Vegas to first home win

Las Vegas guards Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young chest bump at halfcourt during the team's home win over Golden State. Photo Credit: Adan Castillo/Talk that Talk It was too much from forward A’ja Wilson early then it was too much from guard Jackie Young late as Las Vegas put together a second consecutive victory. On the way to collecting the team’s first home victory in three tries, Las Vegas beat Golden State, 84-79, Saturday, June 6 from Michelob Ultra Arena. While entering t

Jun 64 min read

Las Vegas back on right track with double-digit win over Golden State

Las Vegas forward A'ja Wilson blocks Golden State forward Gabby Williams inside Chase Center. Photo Credit: Las Vegas Aces Back to winning on the road for the Las Vegas Aces after a short two-game losing streak. They improved to 5-1 on the road with a, 91-81, win over the Golden State Valkyries Sunday, May 31 from Chase Center. Coming into the game, Las Vegas was sixth in the league while Golden State sat in the second spot in the standings. “We just wanted to come in and com

May 313 min read