After winning four games in a row, the Las Vegas Aces are looking for a way to keep their winning ways going. Although they have lost one game in a series to the Phoenix Mercury, the Aces have a winning record under new coach Bill Laimbeer. Here are some facts about The Aces. This article will cover some of their latest developments and what they have in store for the future.
Las Vegas Aces win their fourth consecutive game
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 are a team worth watching this summer. Fans love their winning ways and they have a lot to offer.
Chelsea Gray and the Aces are on a historic playoff run. She continued her outstanding play with this game scoring 31 points and six rebounds as well as ten assists. She became the first player in WNBA playoff history to hit a 30-point, 10-assist game.
In the second period, the Aces' offense went off the rails. Washington won the game, 83-73. A'ja made her first four shots and Kelsey Plum extended the streak of consecutive three points to 38 games.
Lose only game in series against Phoenix Mercury
Mercury are experiencing a series of injuries as well as inconsistencies within their roster. Brittney griner has been imprisoned in Russia since February. Skylar Dipgins-Smith is also absent from the team. Skylar split with them in June, citing personal reasons. Shey Petty, who had a ruptured right achilles tendon, was another injury.
Mercury have lost five of the seven opening games. That equated to a low output and an adjustment period for rookie coach Lisa Nygaard. But, the team has now won three consecutive matches and the chemistry between the players is improving.
The Mercury have seen an improvement in their defense and many fourth-quarter turnovers. They are forcing their opponents to play at an unnatural pace. They have switched from a men-to-man defense zone to a 2-three zone late on in the game.
Bill Laimbeer's new coach has helped to create a winning record
The Las Vegas Aces have a strong start to their inaugural season. They have a winning record 6-3 and have now passed Brian Agler as the most successful coach in their career. Laimbeer is a former four-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion. He was also the WNBA’s Detroit Shock's leader to three championships.
Bill Laimbeer, a former NBA coach and general manger, is now a retired NBA coach. Before leading the Phoenix Suns to their current success, he led three straight 20-win seasons for the Detroit Shock. His final record, 92-78, was his best and he was named WNBA coach of the year in 2015.
Hammon became Laimbeer’s head coach. She implemented a read-heavy offensive program and a flood of 3-pointers. Laimbeer’s offense focused on getting the ball into post. Hammon's re-branding of the offense resulted in an incredible start to the season. After 10 games under Hammon's direction, the Aces had a record of 9-1. Hammon's.722 winning percentage in regular season is the third-highest in franchise history. He was also the WNBA's 2022 All-Star Game coach.