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Aces must answer Atlanta pressure after Lynx loss

Aces Atlanta pressure arrives at a critical point in the playoff seeding push. Las Vegas needs cleaner pace, stronger guard play and another physical rebounding night from NaLyssa Smith after falling to Minnesota.

Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young shoots past Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray
Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young shoots past Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray during the first half at State Farm Arena. Young’s playmaking and scoring balance will be central Tuesday as the Aces try to handle Atlanta’s pressure after a loss to Minnesota. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Las Vegas is past the point of calling every difficult opponent a test.

There are only so many games left to keep collecting lessons.

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