Aces Dominate Sun
Jackie Young Scores 24 as Las Vegas Aces Rout Connecticut Sun 101-78
The Las Vegas Aces dominated the Connecticut Sun 101-78 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak against the Sun to 11 consecutive victories AP News. Jackie Young led the charge with 24 points and seven rebounds in just three quarters of play, while A'ja Wilson contributed 20 points to power Las Vegas to a decisive road win AP News.
Young Leads Dominant Third-Quarter Surge
The Aces trailed 47-48 at halftime in a tightly contested first half AP News. Las Vegas exploded in the third quarter with a devastating 16-0 run that flipped the game AP News. The momentum continued into the fourth quarter with another 12-2 spurt that pushed their lead to 87-65, effectively ending any Sun comeback hopes AP News.
Connecticut's Offense Stumbles After Strong Start
Connecticut's Olivia Nelson-Ododa scored 12 of her 14 points in the first half, giving the Sun early momentum AP News. The rest of Connecticut's roster struggled to maintain the pace. Kennedy Burke and Leila Lacan each added 11 points, while Charlisse Leger-Walker contributed 10 AP News. The Sun's offense dried up significantly after halftime, unable to match Las Vegas's second-half firepower.
Parker-Tyus Reaches Historic 3-Pointer Milestone
Aces forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus scored 18 points and made WNBA history in the process AP News. Her three-pointers in the game moved her into eighth place on the league's all-time made three-pointers list AP News. The achievement caps another strong performance by Las Vegas's deep roster in their continued dominance over Connecticut.
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