Las Vegas AcesvsNew York Liberty
LV 85/NY 93
Things to say
New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-85 at Barclays Center.
01
opener
Liberty took care of business at home, 93-85. Aces hung around but never got over the hump. New York just looked like the tougher team down the stretch.
02
key player
Sabrina Ionescu had 26 and was cold-blooded when it mattered. Ice in her veins in that fourth.
03
hot take
Jackie Young dropped 31 and still took the L. That tells you all you need to know about how thin Vegas is right now.
04
deep cut
Stewie quietly grabbed 11 boards and just ate them up in the paint all night. Doesn't show up on the highlights but she won them that game.
05
exit
Aces gotta figure it out fast, but these two are gonna see each other again come playoff time.
The recap
Liberty took care of business at home, holding off the Aces 93-85 in a matchup with real playoff-vibe stakes. Sabrina Ionescu ran the show with 26 and 5 dimes, and Breanna Stewart cleaned the glass with 11 boards to keep New York in control.
Jackie Young was a one-woman wrecking crew for Vegas with 31, but she didn't get nearly enough help and it wasn't enough. New York clamped down when it mattered and Vegas took the L on the road.