WNBA Finals: Game 1 Recap

Las Vegas Aces Take Early Lead in Championship Series

Aces Win 85-71 Over Connecticut Sun

The Las Vegas Aces took an early lead in the WNBA Finals on Sunday, defeating the Connecticut Sun 85-71 in Game 1 of the best-of-five series.

The Aces were led by A'ja Wilson, who had 24 points and 11 rebounds. Chelsea Gray added 21 points and 8 assists, while Riquna Williams came off the bench to score 15 points.

The Sun were led by Jonquel Jones, who had 18 points and 12 rebounds. Alyssa Thomas added 15 points and 9 rebounds, while Jasmine Thomas scored 14 points.

The Aces led by just two points at halftime, but they pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Sun 27-15. The Aces then held on in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

Game 2 of the series will be played on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Key Stats

• The Aces shot 48.8% from the field, while the Sun shot 39.8%.
• The Aces outrebounded the Sun 43-32.
• The Aces had 18 assists, while the Sun had 12.

Key Plays

• With the game tied at 40-40 in the third quarter, the Aces went on a 10-0 run to take a 50-40 lead.
• The Aces then extended their lead to 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the Sun never got closer than 10 points the rest of the way.

What's Next?

The Aces will host the Sun in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Tuesday. The series will then move to Connecticut for Games 3 and 4.