Wed Jun 25 03:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Aces Struggle for Consistency as Coach Hammon Demands More

**LAS VEGAS** – The Las Vegas Aces, a powerhouse in the WNBA since their relocation in 2018, are facing an uncharacteristic start to the season. Despite snapping a three-game losing streak with a victory over the Indiana Fever on Sunday, the team currently sits below .500 with a 6-7 record.

Coach Becky Hammon is calling for more consistency from her players, emphasizing the need to “show up” and perform at their best every day. “It’s hard to build trust when you’re not consistent,” Hammon stated, acknowledging flashes of brilliance interspersed with frustrating lapses in performance. Her goal is to get her team to show up and put together a full 40 minutes of consistent play.

The victory against the Fever, which garnered an impressive 1.7 million viewers on ESPN (the third most-watched WNBA regular-season game), provided a glimpse of the Aces’ potential. However, Hammon is particularly focused on reigniting Jewell Loyd’s offensive game, who is averaging a career-low 11.4 points per game.

Meanwhile, all eyes remain on Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, whose recent shooting slump hasn’t shaken her confidence. Clark is focused on improving all aspects of her game and also addressed her role in driving engagement across the WNBA, pointing to the All-Star voting as evidence of growing excitement.

The Aces have a chance to build momentum with back-to-back home games against Connecticut and Washington this week before embarking on a crucial five-game road trip. The outcome of these games will be critical in determining the team’s trajectory heading into the All-Star break.

In other WNBA news, Minnesota currently leads the league in power rankings, followed by Phoenix and New York. Nneka Ogwumike of Seattle was named Player of the Week, and the Los Angeles Sparks are set to retire Candace Parker’s jersey on Sunday.

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