Aces look for 8th straight win in rematch with Sun
Game day
Who: Aces vs. Connecticut Sun
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Michelob Ultra Arena
TV: LVTV-12
Radio: KWWN (1100 AM, 100.9 FM)
About the Aces (9-1): A’ja Wilson, recently named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month, scored 24 points against the Sun on Tuesday to propel the Aces to their seventh straight win, 89-81. Jackie Young scored 21 and Kelsey Plum 18.
About the Sun (6-3): DeWanna Bonner scored 14 against the Aces, but reigning MVP Jonquel Jones was held to eight points in 30 minutes. The Sun’s bench, led by Brionna Jones’ 12 points, outscored the Aces’ 26-4. The Sun played without coach Curt Miller, who has missed the past two games while in COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
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