The Las Vegas Aces are seeking a way to maintain their winning streak after winning four consecutive games. Even though they lost one in a series against the Phoenix Mercury, the Aces still have a winning record under Bill Laimbeer. Here are some things to know about 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
The Aces are rolling in NBA G League. Their record is 12-4 and they currently sit in first place in Western Conference. They have won eight of the last ten games, and are leading the league in point differential (+11.2) and PPG (91.8). 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 a stellar game in this game, scoring 31 points, six boards, and ten assists. She became the first player in WNBA playoffs history to reach a 30-point, 10assist game.
In the second half, the Aces' offense was at its peak. Washington won the game 83 to73. A'ja made her first four shots and Kelsey Plum extended the streak of consecutive three points 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 Perddy sustained a ruptured right tendon in his Achilles tendon.
Mercury had a tough start to the year, losing five of their first seven matches. This resulted in a lower output and a difficult adjustment period for Lisa Nygaard, the rookie coach. The team won three consecutive games and the chemistry is improving.
The Mercury have made improvements defensively and are now able to force a few fourth-quarter turnovers. They force opponents to play at unnatural speeds. 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 to a strong start in their inaugural season. They have a winning record of 6-3 and have passed former head coach Brian Agler in career wins. Laimbeer was a four-time NBA All-Star, and he is also a two-time NBA champion. He was also the WNBA’s Detroit Shock's leader to three championships.
Bill Laimbeer is an ex-general manager and coach in the NBA. Before taking over the Phoenix Suns, he guided the Detroit Shock to three straight 20-win seasons. His final record was 92/78. In 2015, he was awarded WNBA Coaches Choice.
Hammon took over as Laimbeer's coach. He introduced a read-heavy offensive strategy and a lot of 3-pointers. Laimbeer's offense was centered around getting the ball into the post. Hammon's new branding of the offense was a huge success. After 10 games under Hammon's direction, the Aces had a record of 9-1. 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.