The Las Vegas Aces looked to its bench to step up in game four of the WNBA Finals.
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With floor general Chelsea Gray and post player Kiah Stokes sidelined with injuries, the Las Vegas Aces looked to its bench to step up in game four of the WNBA Finals. Short-handed and playing at Barclays Center before a sold-out crowd, the Aces were undaunted at being dealt a less than ideal hand. High pressure experience and championship mettle proved the winning card, and the Aces defeated the New York Liberty 70–69 to claim their second WNBA Championship. A’ja Wilson was named MVP.
Much was made of the professionalism and readiness of the Aces’ bench. “They were ready when their names were called,” said Wilson. Of note is Sydney Colson, who played almost 15 minutes and handled a lopsided defensive assignment, amassing five fouls so the team’s starters could stay out of foul trouble.
Four Liberty players scored in double figures—Betnijah Laney, Breanna Stewart , Sabrina Ionescu and Courtney Vandersloot. Although Jonquel Jones had just six points, she contributed 11 rebounds.
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