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Defending champion Aces return to WNBA Finals, beat Wings 64-61 to complete sweep
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A'ja Wilson and the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces are headed back to the finals for the third time in four seasons after a scrappy performance. While Wilson was denied a fourth consecutive 30-point game with plenty of defensive attention on her, the...
Breanna Stewart scores 25, Liberty beat Sun 92-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series
UNCASVILLE. Conn. (AP) — New York is one win away from returning to the WNBA Finals for the first time in more than two decades. Breanna Stewart had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 92-81 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five...
Versatile forwards including Stewart, Wilson in WNBA playoffs reflect growth of women's game
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA game has changed and its evolution can be seen in the WNBA semifinals. From Lisa Leslie and Tina Thompson to Lauren Jackson, Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, there have always been one or two post players with the ability to step out and shoot the 3 or...
Wilson's 30 points, 11 rebounds leads Aces to 91-84 win over Wings in Game 2 of WNBA semis
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A'ja Wilson punched the air after big shots, yelled following key plays and all but willed Las Vegas to victory as Aces fans repeatedly chanted “M-V-P!” The big lesson is don't tick off A'ja Wilson. After saying it “hurt like hell” to just...
Breanna Stewart edges Alyssa Thomas and A'ja Wilson for WNBA MVP award in tight race
NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart was honored to win one of the closest MVP races in WNBA history. The New York Liberty star took the WNBA's Most Valuable Player award for the second time in her career Tuesday, edging Alyssa Thomas and A'ja Wilson. There were only 13 points...
Bonner and Allen lead Connecticut to a 78-63 win over New York in Game 1 of WNBA semifinal series
NEW YORK (AP) — DeWanna Bonner and the Connecticut Sun put forth a stellar defensive effort to take the opener of their semifinal playoff series against the New York Liberty. Bonner scored 20 points, Rebecca Allen added 18 and the Sun held New York to a season low for points in a...
Aces, Liberty, Sun and Wings set for WNBA semifinal playoff clashes
NEW YORK (AP) — A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces cruised through the opening round of the playoffs and now stand six wins away from becoming the WNBA's first repeat champion in over two decades. Next up for the defending champions are the Dallas Wings — a team that handed the...
Aces' A'ja Wilson repeats as WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was honored as the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in a row. She is the eighth player to win the award multiple times. Wilson received 32 of 60 votes from a national media panel. Connecticut...
Satou Sabally of the Dallas Wings wins WNBA's Most Improved Player award
NEW YORK (AP) — Satou Sabally of the Dallas Wings was named the WNBA's Most Improved Player on Thursday after averaging career bests with 18.6 points, 81. rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. The fourth-year pro set a franchise record with seven consecutive double-doubles early in...
Thomas and Bonner help the Sun advance to their fifth straight WNBA semifinals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alyssa Thomas tied a career-high with 28 points, DeWanna Bonner had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 90-75 on Wednesday night to advance to their fifth straight WNBA playoff semifinals. Connecticut will play the New York...
