The Liberty are one step closer to the top seed in the WNBA playoffs after a 94-85 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. The Liberty have been on a roll lately, winning six of their last seven games and now sit just one game behind the Washington Mystics for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Liberty were led by Tina Charles, who had a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds. She was joined by Kia Nurse, who added 20 points and seven rebounds, and Amanda Zahui B, who had 13 points and nine rebounds. The Liberty shot an impressive 51.7 percent from the field and outrebounded the Aces 43-32.
The Aces were led by A’ja Wilson, who had a game-high 28 points and 11 rebounds. She was joined by Kayla McBride, who added 17 points and seven rebounds, and Liz Cambage, who had 12 points and seven rebounds. The Aces shot just 38.2 percent from the field and were outscored in the paint 46-32.
The Liberty have been playing great basketball lately and this win over the Aces was another example of that. They have been able to get contributions from all over the roster and have been able to put together some impressive wins. With just one game separating them from the top seed in the East, the Liberty are in a great position to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The Aces have also been playing well lately, but this loss was a setback for them. They will need to regroup and focus on their next game if they want to stay in the hunt for the top seed in the West.
Overall, it was a great win for the Liberty and they are now one step closer to the top seed in the East. They will need to continue to play well if they want to stay ahead of the pack and make a deep run in the playoffs.
