After a shocking upset in Game 1, the semifinals series between the Fever and Aces is all tied up as this electric WNBA postseason rolls along.
A’ja Wilson had an incredible Game 2 and will try to win that battle with Aliyah Boston once again to propel Vegas to a series lead.
After a perfect month of August, the Aces have slipped up at times this postseason, dropping two games during the first two rounds of play against opponents that lack the superstar talent that the Aces possess.
After a 22-point victory at home in Game 2, I expect Becky Hammon’s squad to run away with this series behind Wilson, Young, and Gray. Vegas scored 90 points while making just five three pointers in Game 2, compared to the Fever’s seven made three pointers on 68 points.
Dominating with points in the paint, take Vegas to cover the spread away in Indiana as the Fever’s dark magic should come to an end without Clar,k rather quickly.
The quiet assassin for Las Vegas, Jackie Young, is a key x-factor to their offensive success. She averages 17.5 PPG in wins compared to 14.4 PPG in losses, and this postseason, she’s shooting 52/38/86 from the field.
Hitting this mark in three of five playoff games thus far, she’s the crucial swing factor in Vegas wins and was a key reason for their red-hot August as a primary scorer and secondary playmaker for the squad.
With two triple-doubles towards the back end of the regular season and a series-clincher against the Storm last week, I’m banking on Young to drive the Aces to a big away win tonight.
Wilson struggled in Game 1 against the Fever in a shocking loss, but played much better in Game 2, dominating Aliyah Boston in all facets in a dominant victory for Vegas.
Although she only had one assist in each game this series, this will be a different game for Wilson as she commands more attention in the paint and mid-range area from Stephanie White.
The WNBA MVP averaged 3.3 APG last series and has not gone three straight games with 3 or fewer assists since early July this year. Expect her to serve as more of a secondary playmaker at times in this pivotal Game 3.