The WNBA Finals kicked off with a bang on Sunday night as the Seattle Storm took on the Las Vegas Aces. The Aces came out on top, defeating the Liberty 99-82. The Aces were led by a dynamic duo of A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, who each scored 26 points.
Wilson and Plum were both instrumental in the Aces’ victory. Wilson was a force in the paint, finishing with a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds. Plum was also impressive, shooting 9-for-14 from the field and 4-for-7 from beyond the arc. She also added four assists and three steals.
The Aces were able to take control of the game early on, jumping out to a 10-point lead in the first quarter and never looking back. They continued to build their lead throughout the game, eventually leading by as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter.
The Liberty were led by Sabrina Ionescu, who finished with 22 points and seven assists. She was joined in double figures by Kia Nurse (15 points) and Amanda Zahui B (14 points). Despite their best efforts, the Liberty were unable to keep pace with the Aces’ offense.
The Aces will look to carry their momentum into Game 2, which will take place on Tuesday night. If they can continue to get strong performances from Wilson and Plum, they should be in good shape to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.
Overall, it was an impressive performance from the Aces in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. They were able to get key contributions from Wilson and Plum, and their defense was able to contain the Liberty’s high-powered offense. If they can keep this up, they should be in good shape to bring home the championship.
