Aces vs. Liberty score: Las Vegas outlasts New York in thrilling Game 4 to clinch back-to-back WNBA titles (2024)

The Aces are the first team to repeat as champions in two decades

By Jack Maloney

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Aces vs. Liberty score: Las Vegas outlasts New York in thrilling Game 4 to clinch back-to-back WNBA titles (2)

The Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions, again. Despite missing star point guard Chelsea Gray and starting center Kiah Stokes, the Aces battled their way to a thrilling title-clinching 70-69 victory in Game 4 on Wednesday night. With the win, they are the first team since the 2001-2002 Los Angeles Sparks to go back-to-back. A'ja Wilson was named Finals MVP, her first career win.

As expected, the Liberty jumped out to an early double-digit lead against the shorthanded Aces, and controlled the majority of the first 25 minutes. But towards the end of the third quarter, the Aces went on a big run to take the lead going into the fourth, and carried that momentum into the final frame.

In fact, they led by as much as seven before the Liberty clawed their way back into the game and tied things up with 2:44 to play on a Jonquel Jones putback. But the Aces refused to buckle to the pressure and ripped off a 6-0 run. When Wilson put them up 70-64 with 1:27 remaining, it seemed certain they would hold on. Not so much, as it turned out.

Courtney Vandersloot buried a 3-pointer out of the timeout, then stole the ball from Kelsey Plum, which led to a jumper by Sabrina Ionescu. In the blink of an eye, the Liberty had cut the deficit to one at 70-69. And after another stop on the other end, had the ball with a chance to win the game.

But the Aces refused to let this one slip away. Alysha Clark prevented Breanna Stewart from getting to the basket, and Jackie Young arrived to force the ball out of the league MVP's hands. Stewart kicked it out to Betnijah Laney, who spotted Courtney Vandersloot open in the corner, but could not deliver a precise pass. Vandersloot was able to eventually gather and get a shot off, but it was rushed and nowhere close.

The Aces were heavy underdogs in this game and probably should have lost, but their toughness and championship experience proved to be the difference-maker down the stretch. Wilson finished with 24 points and 16 rebounds in another marvelous display, while Jackie Young added 16 points and seven assists, including some huge fourth-quarter buckets. Even Cayla George, who had played 17 minutes in the postseason prior to Game 4, chipped in with three 3-pointers and 11 points.

For the Liberty, this is a heartbreaking end to such an exciting season. They had countless chances to run away with this game, but missed open shot after open shot, including half a dozen layups. Stewart finished a shockingly poor postseason by shooting 3-of-17 from the field. As a team, they shot 36.1% and turned the ball over 13 times.

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Liberty with the ball and a chance to win

Wow! The Liberty get a much needed stop and now have the ball with a chance to win it in the final 10 seconds. Incredible ending here.

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Liberty staying alive

The Aces went up by six with just over a minute to play, and this one seemed over. But then Courtney Vandersloot hit a 3 and got a steal, which led to a Sabrina Ionescu bucket. Now it's suddenly a one-point game with 41 seconds left. Can the Liberty somehow pull this one out?

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All tied up

The Liberty have finally gotten a few shots to go down and have tied things up at 62-62 as we head into the final five minutes. This is going to be on A'ja Wilson for the Aces down the stretch. They have no right to win this game, but if they get five great minutes from her, they can.

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Liberty trying to make a comeback

All of a sudden it's the Liberty trying to make a comeback. The Aces built their lead up to seven and were a missed 3 away from going up double digits. But the Liberty just got a layup from Betnijah Laney and a much-needed 3-pointer from Sabrina Ionescu to make it a two-point game again. Should be a thrilling 6:34 left.

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Third quarter: Aces 53 -- Liberty 51

Wow. A stunning turnaround at the end of the third quarter, as the Aces storm in front to take a two-point lead going into the fourth. A'ja Wilson and Alysha Clark led the way in the last few minutes, while the Liberty continue to miss everything, including more wide open layups. The Liberty should be running away with this, but they aren't. Now, all the Aces need are 10 good minutes from Wilson and they can clinch back-to-back titles.

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George is firing at will

The Liberty are happy to ignore Cayla George at the 3-point line, and the Australian has not been shy about firing away. She's now launched 10 3s, making three of them, and has a team-high 11 points. On the one hand, she does have to shoot some of these looks, but, at the same time, it's strange to see her have the most shots on the team. So far, she's hit just enough to help the Aces hang around.

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Halftime: Liberty 39 -- Aces 30

The Aces cut the deficit down to one, but the Liberty closed the second quarter on an 8-0 run to create some breathing room heading into the break. As expected, the shorthanded Aces have had trouble on offense, but the Liberty haven't been much better. Both teams have turned it over a bunch, and are shooting under 40%. The Liberty, though, have had much better looks.

Courtney Vandersloot leads all scorers with 12 points, and has also dished out three assists, while Betnijah Laney has added 11. A'ja Wilson leads the Aces with nine points and eight rebounds.

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Aces vs. Liberty score: Las Vegas outlasts New York in thrilling Game 4 to clinch back-to-back WNBA titles (2024)

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Aces vs. Liberty score: Las Vegas outlasts New York in thrilling Game 4 to clinch back-to-back WNBA titles? ›

Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4.

What are the odds on the Las Vegas Aces New York Liberty? ›

Liberty vs. Aces odds
FanDuelbet365
Las Vegas Aces-2.5 (-106)-2 (-110)
New York Liberty+2.5 (-114)+2 (-110)
Jun 14, 2024

Did the Las Vegas Aces sell out? ›

WNBA defending champions were already first team in league history to sell out season ticket memberships. The Las Vegas Aces have become the first team in Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) history to sell out all of their regular season home games.

How many times have the Las Vegas Aces won a championship? ›

The Aces have won two WNBA championships (2022 and 2023). One of the original eight WNBA franchises, the Utah Starzz began play in 1997.

How much are the Las Vegas Aces worth? ›

The Las Vegas Aces are the most valuable franchise in the WNBA. The back-to-back defending champions are valued at $140 million, according to a list compiled by the digital media platform Sportico. That's well above the $97 million league average.

What casino game has the worst odds for winning in Las Vegas? ›

Keno – House Edge 20–40%

This is usually the worst game to play at the casino in terms of your odds of winning, so if you do play, know that you're unlikely to win.

What casino card game has the best odds? ›

What casino game has the best odds? Video poker can provide the best odds in a casino, depending on the version of the paytable. However, blackjack is generally regarded as having the best casino odds when using basic strategy. This can help lower the house edge to around 0.50%.

How much do Las Vegas Aces players make? ›

Half of the players on the Aces roster make less than $100,000 each season, according to Sportrac. Colson's base salary is $76,535, while rookie Kate Martin's is $67,249 this year. The team's two highest paid players have a salary of $200,000.

Did MGM sell the Las Vegas Aces? ›

“We can confirm we have entered into an agreement to sell the Las Vegas Aces to Mark Davis and are awaiting approval from the WNBA Board of Governors. Mark is a longtime champion of women's basketball and we believe he is the right person to lead the Aces into a new era.

How much does a Ja Wilson make for the Las Vegas Aces? ›

A'ja Wilson's net worth and salary

With a current salary of $200,000 per season, she ranks among the league's top earners, a testament to her exceptional skill and value to the Aces franchise.

Who is the best player in Las Vegas Aces? ›

Stats 101
1.A'ja Wilson49.6
2.Natalie Williams48.6
3.Dearica Hamby47.6
4.Chelsea Gray47.4
5.Jackie Young47.1
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Has NY Liberty ever won a championship? ›

They have the most appearances in the WNBA Finals without a championship and are the only remaining original franchise in the WNBA without a championship.

Who owns Aces? ›

The Aces were bought by Mark Davis in 2021, who also owns the National Football League's (NFL) Las Vegas Raiders. The Aces confirmed last month that they had sold out 15 of their 20 home games, as well as all of their season tickets. The 2024 season is expected to see record attendance, viewership and revenues.

Do the Las Vegas Aces have their own stadium? ›

Michelob ULTRA Arena, affectionally called “The House” is the home of the Las Vegas Aces. We strongly advise fans to purchase parking in advance for quicker entry and savings on parking rates.

Are the Las Vegas Aces profitable? ›

The Aces brought in $17.8 million in revenue last year and are valued at $140 million. The Aces made WNBA history before the 2024 season as they became the first team to ever sell out its entire season ticket packages for the year. The team ended up selling all of the 8,600 packages available.

Where do the Las Vegas Aces live? ›

The Aces compete in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a member club of the league's Western Conference. The team plays their home games at Michelob Ultra Arena in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, and is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada.

What are the odds of winning with aces? ›

Pocket Aces are the best possible starting hand in a game of Texas Hold'em. While you're not going to automatically win the pot just because you picked up pocket aces, the hand does have around an 85 percent chance of winning head-to-head against a random two-card hand.

Which Las Vegas slot machines have the best odds? ›

Slot GameGame DeveloperRTP
Big Bad WolfQuickspin97.3%
Apollo God of the SunNovomatic97.17%
Gorilla Go WilderNextGen Gaming97.04%
Reel RushNetEnt97%
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Jun 11, 2024

Which Vegas table game has the best odds? ›

Blackjack Odds

If you're willing to put in a little work, blackjack offers the best odds. I'm talking about a . 5 percent casino edge, depending on which table you're sitting at. (Meaning for every dollar you gamble, you'll lose only half a penny on average.)

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