Welcome to the WNBA Semifinals matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty! Last season, these two teams battled it out for the title, and now they are facing off in the postseason one round earlier, with the chance to reach the WNBA Finals on the line.
The Liberty are using last year’s loss as motivation, but they are not dwelling on it. Guard Sabrina Ionescu expressed the team’s determination, saying, “We’ve got some unfinished business… we’re going to play our best basketball because we’ve got a lot of basketball left in us.”
Despite being the No. 4 seed, the Aces have been on a hot streak recently, winning nine of their last 10 games. Their only loss during this stretch came against the Liberty, but league MVP A’ja Wilson did not play in that game. The Aces are looking to avenge that loss and make their way to the Finals.
This matchup marks the first time in WNBA history that the finalists from the previous season are meeting in the semifinals. It’s a rare occurrence that adds an extra layer of intensity to the series.
Key things to watch in this series include the marquee matchup between Wilson and Breanna Stewart, the X-factors of both teams, the home-court advantage for the Liberty, and the increased ratings and attendance that the WNBA has seen this season.
With the stage set for an exciting showdown, be sure to tune in and witness some top-tier women’s basketball action!
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