Aces On Top

09/12/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Las Vegas Aces Hold Off Connecticut Sun in Game 1 of WNBA Finals (67-64)

The WNBA Finals tipped off on Sunday with Game 1, and it’s the Las Vegas Aces who control the series. Vegas and Connecticut were both losers in the WNBA Finals in 2020 and 2019, respectively, and both franchises are still in search of their first WNBA title. Game 1 was a nail-biter that came down to the final seconds. The Aces survived a brutal second quarter where they were outscored 21-9, but they held the lead down the stretch before the Sun made a push. DeWanna Bonner’s game-tying 3-point attempt missed in the final seconds. A’ja Wilson (24 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks) and Chelsea Gray (21 points) led Vegas on the stat sheet. It’s 1-0 in the best-of-5 series, and we’ll crown a champion in the next eight days.

 

Watch: Aces Win Game 1 of WNBA Finals

 

Additional Storylines

ESPN: Las Vegas Aces Shed ‘Frustrating’ First Half to Post Game 1 Win

NY Times: Aces Score Just Enough to Take WNBA Finals Lead

 

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