Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Finals will be remembered as the night Jonquel Jones took over—and left Kelsey Plum in the dust. In a matchup that fans expected to be tightly contested, the New York Liberty center delivered a performance so dominant, so electrifying, that it felt like the balance of power in the Finals shifted in a single night.
From the opening tip-off, Jones was unstoppable. Every move she made, from thunderous rebounds to aggressive post play, seemed to deflate the Aces’ confidence. Kelsey Plum, the face of Las Vegas’ championship hopes, struggled to keep up, repeatedly finding herself outmaneuvered and outmatched. By halftime, the scoreboard and body language told a story: this was Jones’ game, and Plum was playing catch-up.
What made this clash even more shocking was the sheer efficiency and control Jones displayed. She wasn’t just scoring; she was dictating the pace, controlling the paint, and making clutch defensive plays that ripped momentum away from the Aces. Fans watching live—or on social media—were left in disbelief, tweeting and commenting in real time about the Liberty’s center dismantling one of the league’s premier scorers. Analysts quickly noted that Plum’s struggles weren’t a matter of effort—they were a matter of being physically and strategically outmatched in nearly every facet of the game
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The emotional toll on the Aces was palpable. What should have been a high-energy, confident home performance turned into a nightmare of turnovers, missed opportunities, and mounting frustration. By the fourth quarter, even the most loyal Aces supporters could sense the swing in momentum, as Liberty’s bench erupted with energy and Plum’s usual spark seemed dimmed.
This Game 4 performance doesn’t just affect the series score—it has ripple effects for the rest of the Finals. If the Aces want to rebound, they’ll need adjustments, resilience, and perhaps a dramatic mental reset, because Jonquel Jones has just proven she’s a force that can carry her team through the pressure cooker of championship basketball. For Plum, it’s a humbling moment, one that will test her leadership, confidence, and ability to respond under fire.
The stakes have never been higher, and the WNBA Finals have never looked more unpredictable. One game can shift a series, and after Jones’ historic takeover, the narrative has changed: the Liberty are a legitimate threat, and the Aces are now on notice.
Game 5 can’t come soon enough—for fans, players, and everyone watching the drama unfold on and off the court.
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