The Las Vegas Aces won four straight games and now they want to keep up their winning streak. While they have lost one of their series to Phoenix Mercury, the Aces are still winning under Bill Laimbeer. Here are some facts 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 fourth straight game
With a record of 12-4, the Aces are cruising in the NBA G League. They currently sit first in the Western Conference in the Western Conference. They have won eight out of ten of their last ten matches and lead the league with a 91.8 PPG and a +11.2 point differential. The Aces are a team to watch this summer, with fans calling them for more than just their winning ways.
The Aces are riding a historic playoff run led by Chelsea Gray. She played an outstanding game with 31 points, six rebounds and ten assists. She became the first player in WNBA playoff history to hit a 30-point, 10-assist game.
In the second half, the Aces' offense was at its peak. The Aces led by as many as 21 points in the third quarter, but Washington came back to win the game 83-73. A'ja Wilson hit her first four shots. Kelsey Plum increased her streak of consecutive three pointers 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 DIGGIN-Smith has also been released from Russia. He had been in jail since February. Shey Perddy sustained a ruptured right tendon in his Achilles tendon.
Mercury have lost five of the seven opening games. This led to low output and a lengthy adjustment period for Lisa Nygaard (the rookie coach). The team has won three consecutive victories and the chemistry seems to be improving.
The Mercury have shown improvement in their defensive play and have had to make a lot of fourth-quarter turnovers. They are forcing their opponents to play at an unnatural pace. They also moved from a man-to person defense to a two or three zone late in games.
Bill Laimbeer, new coach, has won numerous times
The Las Vegas Aces are off on a strong note in their first season. They have a winning record 6-3 and have now passed Brian Agler as the most successful coach in their career. Laimbeer is a former NBA All-Star player and two-time NBA champion. He was also the leader of the WNBA's Detroit Shock team to three championships.
Bill Laimbeer has been a former NBA coach, general manager, and player. Prior to taking over the Phoenix Suns he led the Detroit Shock in three consecutive 20-win seasons. His final record was 92-78. He won WNBA Coaches Award of the Year 2015.
Hammon took over as Laimbeer's coach. He introduced a read-heavy offensive strategy and a lot of 3-pointers. Laimbeer’s offense was focused on getting it in the post. Hammon's rebranding the offense produced an extraordinary start to this season. The Aces were 9-1 after their first 10 games under Hammon. Hammon's.722 record-breaking regular-season win percentage is the third best in franchise history. He was also the WNBA 2022 All-Star Game Coach.