The Las Vegas Aces won four straight games and now they want to keep up their winning streak. Although they have lost one game in a series to the Phoenix Mercury, the Aces have a winning record under new coach 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 fourth game in a row
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. Fans are calling the Aces a team to be on the lookout for this summer.
Chelsea Gray and the Aces are on a historic playoff run. She played an outstanding game with 31 points, six rebounds and ten assists. She became the first player in WNBA playoffs history to reach a 30-point, 10assist game.
The Aces' offense exploded in the second half. Washington won the game by 83 to 73. A'ja Wilson hit her first four shots. Kelsey Plum increased her streak of consecutive three pointers to 38 games.
Lose only game in series against Phoenix Mercury
Mercury is facing many injuries and inconsistencies on their roster. Brittney griner, who is currently in Russia in prison since February, is not with the team. The team is also without Skylar Diggins-Smith, who split with the team in June over personal reasons. Shey Peddy was also injured when her right Achilles tendon ruptured.
Mercury have lost five of the seven opening games. That equated to a low output and an adjustment period for rookie coach Lisa Nygaard. However, the team has won three consecutive games, and the chemistry is improving.
The Mercury have improved defensively and forced a number of fourth-quarter turnovers. They have made opponents play at unnatural tempos. They switched from a man–to-man defense to an open two-three zone in the final minutes of the game.
Bill Laimbeer's new coach has helped to create a winning record
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, a former NBA All-Star and NBA champion, is now a four-time NBA All-Star. He also led the WNBA Detroit Shock to three titles.
Bill Laimbeer was a former NBA general manager and coach. He led the Detroit Shock to three consecutive 20-win seasons before he took over the Phoenix Suns. His final record was 92-78 and he won WNBA Coach of the Year in 2015.
Hammon, who replaced Laimbeer in the head coaching position, implemented a read-heavy offensive scheme and a torrent 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. The Aces were 9-1 after their first 10 games under Hammon. Hammon's.722 win percentage in the regular season is the highest in franchise history. He also served as the WNBA's 2022 All-Star Game coaching coach.