After winning four games in a row, the Las Vegas Aces are looking for a way to keep their winning ways going. While they have lost one of their series to Phoenix Mercury, the Aces are still winning under Bill Laimbeer. Here are some things you should know about the Aces. This article will discuss some of the recent developments as well as what their plans for the future.
Las Vegas Aces win the fourth game in succession
The Aces are rolling in the NBA G League and sit in first place in the Western Conference with a record of 12-4. They have won eight of their last ten games and lead the league in PPG at 91.8 and point differential at +11.2. The Aces are a team worth watching this summer. Fans love their winning ways and they have a lot to offer.
Chelsea Gray and the Aces are on a historic playoff run. She continued her outstanding play with this game scoring 31 points and six rebounds as well as ten assists. She became the first player in WNBA playoffs history to reach a 30-point, 10assist game.
In the second period, the Aces' offense went off the rails. Washington won the game, 83-73. A'ja Wilson scored her first four points, while Kelsey Plum extended her streak at three-pointers consecutively to 38 games.
Phoenix Mercury: Loses only game in series
Mercury are dealing with a variety of injuries and inconsistencies to their roster. Brittney griner, who is currently in Russia in prison since February, is not with the team. Skylar Diggins Smith, who separated from the team in June due to personal reasons, is not with the team. Shey Peddy was also injured when her right Achilles tendon ruptured.
Mercury had a tough start to the year, losing five of their first seven matches. The Mercury's poor start to the season resulted in low output and required a period of adjustment for Lisa Nygaard as their rookie coach. However, the team has won three consecutive games, and the chemistry is improving.
The Mercury have shown improvement in their defensive play and have had to make a lot of fourth-quarter turnovers. They have made it difficult for opponents to play at unnatural speed. They also moved from a man-to person defense to a two or three zone late in games.
Bill Laimbeer's new coach has helped to create a winning record
The Las Vegas Aces are off strong in their inaugural season. They have a winning record of 6-3 and have passed former head coach Brian Agler in career wins. Laimbeer is a former NBA All-Star player and two-time NBA champion. He was also instrumental in leading the WNBA’s Detroit Shock towards three championships.
Bill Laimbeer is an ex-general manager and coach in the NBA. Before he assumed control of the Phoenix Suns, Laimbeer led the Detroit Shock three consecutive seasons of 20-win seasons. His final record was 92–78, and he was named WNBA Coaches of the Year in 2015.
Hammon became Laimbeer’s head coach. She implemented a read-heavy offensive program and a flood of 3-pointers. Laimbeer's offense centered on getting the ball in the post. Hammon's redesign of the offense led to an amazing start to the season. After 10 games under Hammon, the Aces went 9-1. Hammon's.722 average winning percentage during regular season is third in franchise history. He also served as the WNBA's 2022 All-Star Game coaching coach.