The Las Vegas Aces, who have won four consecutive games, are determined to continue their winning ways. The Aces lost one series to the Phoenix Mercury but have a winning record with new coach Bill Laimbeer. Here are some things to know about Aces. This article will review some of their most recent developments and what plans they have for the future.
Las Vegas Aces win fourth game in a row
The Aces are in great shape in the NBA G League. With a record score of 12-4, they currently lead the Western Conference. They have won eight of their last ten games and lead the league in PPG at 91.8 and point differential at +11.2. The Aces will be a team to keep an eye on this summer. Their winning ways are not the only reason fans love them.
Chelsea Gray has led the Aces to a historic playoff run. She played a stellar game in this game, scoring 31 points, six boards, and ten assists. She became the first player in WNBA playoffs history to reach a 30-point, 10assist game.
The Aces' offense took off in the second quarter. Washington won the game by 83 to 73. A'ja Wilson made her first four shots, and Kelsey Plum extended her streak of consecutive three-pointers to 38 games.
Phoenix Mercury only loses one game
Mercury are dealing with a variety of injuries and inconsistencies to their roster. Brittney griner has been imprisoned in Russia since February. The team is also without Skylar Diggins-Smith, who split with the team in June over personal reasons. Another injury was to Shey Peddy, who suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
Mercury have lost five of the seven opening games. The Mercury's poor start to the season resulted in low output and required a period of adjustment for Lisa Nygaard as their rookie coach. However, the team has won three consecutive games, and the chemistry is improving.
The Mercury have made improvements defensively and are now able to force a few fourth-quarter turnovers. They have forced opponents to play with unnatural tempos. They have also changed from a man-to-man defense to a two-three zone late in the game.
Bill Laimbeer, new coach, has won numerous times
The Las Vegas Aces are off with a strong start to the inaugural season. They are now 6-3 winners and have eclipsed Brian Agler's career wins. Laimbeer is a former four-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion. He also led the WNBA Detroit Shock to three titles.
Bill Laimbeer is a former NBA coach and general manager. Before leading the Phoenix Suns to their current success, he led three straight 20-win seasons for the Detroit Shock. His final record was 92/78. In 2015, he was awarded WNBA Coaches Choice.
Hammon was appointed Laimbeer's head coach. He implemented a read-heavy offense system and a flurry of 3-pointers. Laimbeer’s offense was focused on getting it in the post. Hammon's rebranding the offense produced an extraordinary start to this season. After 10 games under Hammon's direction, the Aces had a record of 9-1. Hammon's.722 record-breaking regular-season win percentage is the third best in franchise history. He was also the WNBA 2022 All-Star Game Coach.