Las Vegas Aces lose their first game against the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday in a tight matchup that lasted all four quarters. This game was the second occasion that the two clubs matched up against each other.
Big dubbbbbbbbbbb. pic.twitter.com/2fNGU7CPl2
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) May 22, 2024
Why Mercury Could Not Be Stopped
Kahleah Copper was a force to be reckoned with during this game scoring 37 points for the Mercury. It was also an efficient showing with her shooting at 65.2% .
No other player on the team had even scored 15 points for Phoenix. It was truly a one-woman wrecking crew for the club during this game.
Natasha Mack, forward for Phoenix established her presence in the paint as she blocked multiple shots in this game.
A key discrepancy between Las Vegas and Phoenix is the points scored off of the bench for each team. Without, Chelsea Gray playing for the Aces, there are less reliable players to affect the offense.
Phoenix Mercury scored 37 points off the bench exhibiting the great depth they possess. On the other hand, Las Vegas only scored two points off the bench which shows the difference.
Guard, Kelsey Plum had her season-best performance for the Aces totaling 27 points on the box score. She shot 7-for-14 (50%) from three-point range, but was not enough for another win.
AND KELSEY WITH ANOTHER THREE!!!@Kelseyplum10 // #ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/KI9ZM6YGbJ
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) May 22, 2024
Rookie Kate Martin played another game for the club this Tuesday, but was unable to see the basketball enter the rim. She did not score a field goal despite having four shot attempts.
Aces will now transition to competing with the Indiana Fever on Saturday.
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