Jackie Young scored 24 points and the Las Vegas Aces took control with a 16-point third-quarter run to stave off elimination with a 95-81 win over the New York Liberty in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals. The Liberty lead the series 2-1. They will get another shot at closing out the two-time defending champion Aces on Sunday.
Las Vegas Aces guard Tiffany Hayes is fouled by New York Liberty forward Nyara Sabally during a WNBA basketball semifinal game Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young lays up the ball near New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu , left, and forward Jonquel Jones during a WNBA basketball semifinal game Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum shoots during a WNBA basketball semifinal game against New York , Friday, Oct.
This was the Aces’ 12th consecutive home playoff victory, breaking the WNBA record shared by the Los Angeles Sparks and Sacramento Monarchs . In addition, Kelsey Plum scored 20 points, A’ja Wilson had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Tiffany Hayes finished with 11 points and Chelsea Gray totaled 10 points and seven assists. The Aces shot 52.1%, including 40.6% from the 3-point line.
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