The Las Vegas Aces have won four consecutive games and are now looking to continue 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 you need to know about the Aces. This article will cover some of their latest developments and what they have in store for the future.
Las Vegas Aces win fourth straight game
The Aces are rolling in the NBA G League and sit in first place in the Western Conference with a record of 12-4. They won eight of their ten previous games, leading the league's PPG (91.8) and point differential (+11.2). 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 has led the Aces to a historic playoff run. This game saw her continue her impressive play, scoring 31 point, six rebounds, ten assists, and the team winning. She was the first player to score a 30-point and 10-assist game in WNBA playoff history.
The Aces' offense took off in the second quarter. 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 Wilkinson made her four first shots. Kelsey Plum grew her streak to 38 consecutive three-pointers.
Phoenix Mercury wins only series
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. Skylar Diggins Smith, who separated from the team in June due to personal reasons, is not with the team. Shey Peddy also suffered an injury, a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
The Mercury have had a rough start to the season, losing five of their first seven games. 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. However, the team has won three consecutive games, and the chemistry is improving.
The Mercury have shown improvement in their defensive play and have had to make a lot of fourth-quarter turnovers. They have made opponents play at unnatural tempos. They also moved from a man-to person defense to a two or three zone late in games.
New coach Bill Laimbeer has a winning record
The Las Vegas Aces are off strong in their inaugural 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 instrumental in leading the WNBA’s Detroit Shock towards three championships.
Bill Laimbeer is a former NBA coach and general manager. 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 replaced Laimbeer as head coach and implemented a read-heavy offensive system and a barrage of 3-pointers. Laimbeer's offense centered on getting the ball in the post. Hammon's re-branding of the offense resulted in an incredible start to the season. After their first 10 games, the Aces were 9-1 under Hammon. Hammon's.722 winning percentage in regular season is the third-highest in franchise history. He was also WNBA's 2022 All-Star Game team coach.