The New York Times – Sports:
The Aces shook off their reputation for being better in the regular season by holding off several rallies by the Connecticut Sun.
Category: Playoff Games
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WNBA Upgrades to Charter Flights for Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
For the first time ever, the W.N.B.A. is providing charter flights throughout the finals. Aces and Sun players are loving it — and hope it becomes permanent.
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The Sun Get Physical to Stay Alive Against Las Vegas
The New York Times – Sports:
On the brink of elimination, Connecticut locked down Chelsea Gray and got superb performances from Jonquel Jones and Alyssa Thomas.
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Aces Score Just Enough to Take W.N.B.A Finals Lead
The New York Times – Sports:
The Las Vegas Aces’ high-powered offense scored a season-low 67 points, but a double-double from A’ja Wilson, the league’s most valuable player, helped them outlast the Connecticut Sun.
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Connecticut Sun Complete Comeback to Reach W.N.B.A. Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
Connecticut forced a decisive Game 5, then beat the reigning champion Sky and set up a finals matchup with the Las Vegas Aces.
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Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird Ends WNBA Career With Playoff Loss
The New York Times – Sports:
Bird, 41, the Seattle Storm guard, had said she would retire after this season. The Storm fell to the Las Vegas Aces in the W.N.B.A. semifinals on Tuesday.
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A’ja Wilson Leads Aces to Game 3 Win Over the Seattle Storm
The New York Times – Sports:
The teams scored 10 points in the final 11 seconds of the fourth quarter before the Aces won. They’ll play to clinch a finals spot, while Seattle will look to extend the series, and Sue Bird’s career.
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A’ja Wilson Leads Aces to Game 3 Win Over the Seattle Storm
The New York Times – Sports:
The teams scored 10 points in the final 11 seconds of the fourth quarter before the Aces won. They’ll play to clinch a finals spot, while Seattle will look to extend the series, and Sue Bird’s career.
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W.N.B.A. Semifinals Check-In: Can’t. Stop. Candace. Parker.
The New York Times – Sports:
Both semifinals series are tied, 1-1. The Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm have shown offensive power, while the Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky dig in on defense.