After winning four games in a row, the Las Vegas Aces are looking for a way to keep their winning ways going. They have won a record of success under Bill Laimbeer, despite losing one game to the Phoenix Mercury in a series. 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 their fourth consecutive game
The Aces are on a roll in the NBA G League, and currently hold the Western Conference's first place with a record 12-4. They have won 8 of their last 10 games, lead the league at 91.8 points per game and +11.2 in point differential. The Aces are an exciting team that fans will be watching. They have won eight of their last ten games and lead the league in PPG at 91.8.
Chelsea Gray is leading the Aces on a historic playoff run. She played an outstanding game with 31 points, six rebounds and ten assists. She became the first WNBA player to achieve a 30-point, 10-assist win in playoff history.
The Aces' offense exploded in the second half. Washington won the game 83 to73. A'ja Wilson scored her first four points, while Kelsey Plum extended her streak at three-pointers consecutively to 38 games.
Phoenix Mercury wins only series
Mercury are experiencing a series of injuries as well as inconsistencies within their roster. Brittney griner has been imprisoned in Russia since February. Skylar Diggins Smith, who separated from the team in June due to personal reasons, is not with the team. Shey Petty, who had a ruptured right achilles tendon, was another injury.
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. The team won three consecutive games and the chemistry is improving.
The Mercury have improved defensively and forced a number of fourth-quarter turnovers. They have forced opponents to play with unnatural tempos. They also moved from a man-to person defense to a two or three zone late in games.
Have winning record under new coach Bill Laimbeer
The Las Vegas Aces are off with a strong start to the 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 also led the WNBA Detroit Shock to three titles.
Bill Laimbeer was a former NBA general manager and coach. Before leading the Phoenix Suns to their current success, he led three straight 20-win seasons for the Detroit Shock. His final record was 92–78, and he was named WNBA Coaches of the Year in 2015.
Hammon took over as Laimbeer's coach. He introduced a read-heavy offensive strategy and a lot of 3-pointers. Laimbeer's offense centered on getting the ball in the post. Hammon's new branding of the offense was a huge success. After their first 10 games, the Aces were 9-1 under Hammon. Hammon's.722 regular-season winning percentage is the third highest in franchise history. He was also the WNBA 2022 All-Star Game Coach.