Summary:
The Las Vegas Aces guards, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum, and Tiffany Hayes, finally clicked on all cylinders in a must-win Game 3 against the New York Liberty. The Aces’ perimeter defense, particularly on Sabrina Ionescu, was a key factor in their 95-81 victory, forcing the Liberty into isolation basketball. The guard quartet’s offensive firepower was on full display during a decisive 16-0 third-quarter run, with Young leading the way with 24 points, followed by strong contributions from Plum, Gray, and Hayes.