Sat Oct 05 03:32:10 UTC 2024: ## Aces Roar Back in Game 3, Defeating Liberty to Keep Title Hopes Alive
**Las Vegas, NV** – The Las Vegas Aces, facing elimination after falling behind 2-0 in the WNBA Finals, showed their championship mettle with a resounding 95-81 victory over the New York Liberty in Game 3. The Aces, playing in front of a raucous home crowd at Michelob Ultra Arena, dominated the second half, fueled by a suffocating defense that shut down Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu.
Ionescu, who had been dominant in the first two games, was held to just four points on 1-of-7 shooting and committed five turnovers. The Aces’ defensive strategy, which included intense pressure on Ionescu and a commitment to stopping the Liberty’s automatic plays, proved incredibly effective.
Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum led the Aces’ offensive charge, combining for 44 points and six assists, while MVP front-runner A’ja Wilson continued her dominance with 19 points and 14 rebounds.
The Aces’ defensive effort was particularly impressive in the third quarter, where they outscored the Liberty 17-2, holding them to their lowest-scoring quarter in Aces playoff history.
“We just needed to get back to playing our game,” said Wilson. “We’ve been playing well all season, and we just needed to find that rhythm again.”
The win shifts the momentum back to the Aces, who now face a must-win Game 4 on Sunday in Las Vegas. While the Liberty remain a formidable opponent, having not lost three consecutive games all season, the Aces’ performance in Game 3 demonstrated their ability to overcome adversity and reclaim their championship form.
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