Introduction to the Game
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jewell Loyd became the 16th player to reach 6,000 points, scoring 15 Tuesday night to help extend the Aces’ winning streak to 15 games with a 92-61 victory over the Chicago Sky that put Las Vegas in contention for the second seed in the WNBA playoffs.
The Aces (29-14) will clinch that seed and home-court advantage through at least the semifinals if they win at Los Angeles on Thursday or Atlanta (29-14) loses at Connecticut on Wednesday. Las Vegas owns the tiebreaker over the Dream.
The Aces’ Winning Streak
Las Vegas’ franchise-record winning streak tied the 1998 Houston Comets for third longest. The 2001 Los Angeles Sparks own the record at 18 games and the 2014 Phoenix Mercury won 16 in a row.
The Aces’ performance was impressive, with six players scoring in double figures. Jackie Young also scored 15 points, matching Loyd’s score.
Notable Player Performances
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus made her Las Vegas debut with eight points in eight minutes. Parker-Tyus, who gave birth to her second child July 1, signed with the Aces after spending the previous 10 seasons with the Sky and Atlanta Dream.
Kamilla Cardoso had 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Sky (10-33), who close their season by hosting defending champion New York on Thursday. Michaela Onyenwere also scored 13 points.
The Sky’s Challenges
Chicago’s Angel Reese didn’t play for the second game in a row. She was suspended for the first half of Sunday’s game at Las Vegas for making comments that were deemed “detrimental to the team” in which she questioned the Sky’s talent in an interview with the Chicago Tribune.
But Reese also didn’t play the second half of that game because of a back injury, according to the team. She also did not play in this game for the same reason.
The Turning Point of the Game
The Aces blew open the game late in the third quarter, going on an 11-point run to take a 57-38 lead.
This run marked a significant turning point in the game, as the Aces were able to gain a substantial lead and maintain it for the remainder of the game.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Las Vegas Aces’ 92-61 victory over the Chicago Sky was a significant win for the team, extending their winning streak to 15 games and putting them in contention for the second seed in the WNBA playoffs. Jewell Loyd’s achievement of reaching 6,000 points was also a notable milestone in the game.
FAQs
Q: What was the final score of the game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Chicago Sky?
A: The final score was 92-61 in favor of the Aces.
Q: How many points did Jewell Loyd score in the game?
A: Jewell Loyd scored 15 points in the game.
Q: What is the significance of Jewell Loyd’s 15 points in the game?
A: Jewell Loyd’s 15 points helped her reach a total of 6,000 points in her career, making her the 16th player to achieve this milestone.
Q: What is the current standing of the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA playoffs?
A: The Aces are in contention for the second seed in the WNBA playoffs, with a chance to clinch the seed and home-court advantage through at least the semifinals if they win at Los Angeles on Thursday or Atlanta loses at Connecticut on Wednesday.
