Aces find joy, edge and defensive answer in Toronto rout

Las Vegas Aces guard Dana Evans controls the ball as Toronto Tempo guard Kia Nurse defends during the second quarter at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Evans gave Las Vegas another backcourt option as the Aces found their defensive edge and ball movement in a 109-83 win. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Aces needed 98 seconds to learn they had not fully left their worst habits behind.

Toronto opened with an 8-2 run, finding clean looks and catching Las Vegas flat on defense. Becky Hammon immediately called timeout.

The message was not subtle.

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