The Las Vegas Aces, who have won four consecutive games, are determined to continue their winning ways. 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 things you should know about the Aces. This article will go over some of their recent developments and what they have planned for the future.
Las Vegas Aces win 4th consecutive game
The Aces are on a roll in the NBA G League, and currently hold the Western Conference's first place with a record 12-4. 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 to watch this summer, with fans calling them for more than just their winning ways.
Chelsea Gray has led the Aces to 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 WNBA player to achieve a 30-point, 10-assist win in playoff history.
In the second period, the Aces' offense went off the rails. The Aces led by as many as 21 points in the third quarter, but Washington came back to win the game 83-73. A'ja Wilkinson made her four first shots. Kelsey Plum grew her streak to 38 consecutive three-pointers.
Phoenix Mercury wins only series
Mercury is facing many injuries and inconsistencies on their roster. Brittney griner has been imprisoned in Russia since February. Skylar Diggins Smith, who separated from the team in June due to personal reasons, is not with the team. Shey Petty, who had a ruptured right achilles tendon, was another injury.
Mercury had a tough start to the year, losing five of their first seven matches. This resulted in a lower output and a difficult adjustment period for Lisa Nygaard, the rookie coach. But, the team has now won three consecutive matches and the chemistry between the players is improving.
The Mercury have been more defensively sound and forced many fourth-quarter turnovers. They have made it difficult for opponents to play at unnatural speed. They have also changed from a man-to-man defense to a two-three zone late in the game.
Bill Laimbeer's new coach has helped to create a winning record
The Las Vegas Aces are off on a strong note in their first season. They have a record of 6-3 wins and have surpassed Brian Agler in career victories. Laimbeer is a former NBA All-Star player and two-time NBA champion. He also led the WNBA Detroit Shock to three titles.
Bill Laimbeer is an ex-general manager and coach in the NBA. Prior to taking over the Phoenix Suns he led the Detroit Shock in three consecutive 20-win seasons. His final record was 92/78. In 2015, he was awarded WNBA Coaches Choice.
Hammon took over as Laimbeer's coach. He introduced a read-heavy offensive strategy and a lot of 3-pointers. Laimbeer’s offense focused on getting the ball into post. Hammon's rebranding the offense produced an extraordinary start to this season. After playing their first 10 games under Hammon, the Aces were 9-1. Hammon's.722 win percentage in the regular season is the highest in franchise history. He was also the WNBA’s 2022 All-Star Game coaches.