wnba Game Recap
Aces Down New York 100-65 - Match Report
The battle between the Aces and Liberty didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as New York was handed a 100-65 defeat on Friday at Mandalay Bay Events Center.
Bettors who backed the Aces were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -13.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go PUSH the closing total of 165.0.
Kelsey Plum had 19 points for Las Vegas and Kayla McBride chipped in with 18 points. Jackie Young had 8 assists for the Aces, while A'ja Wilson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Liberty got a 12-point performance from Kia Nurse, who was supported by 9 points from Tiffany Bias. Brittany Boyd had 5 assists in a losing cause for New York, while Reshanda Gray grabbed 5 rebounds.
The Aces hit the break winning 66-31 before taking care of business in the second half.
Las Vegas had a 46-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Las Vegas heads into a battle against the Lynx. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.