Game Recap: Liberty vs. Aces (8/13/25)
The Aces celebrate Aces guard Jackie Young drawing a foul during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) relents as Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) celebrates drawing a foul during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
Aces guard Jackie Young (0) tries to work the ball away from New York Liberty defenders during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
Aces forward Kierstan Bell (1) holds onto New York Liberty center Emma Meesseman (33) as she signal to a referee to call a foul during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
Aces guard Dana Evans walks down the court during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) wipes her sweat during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
New York Liberty center Emma Meesseman (33) moves the ball against Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) drives the ball towards the net during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) ducks to avoid defense by New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud (9) during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
New York Liberty center Emma Meesseman (33) reacts to a teammate fouling during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
The Aces celebrate Aces guard Jackie Young drawing a foul during a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) walks back to her team during a time out at a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
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Aces lack ‘pep’ in loss to Fever to open 2nd-round WNBA playoffs series
By Callie Fin / RJ
September 21, 2025 – 5:17 pm
The Aces lacked urgency and lost Game 1 of their best-of-five WNBA playoffs semifinals matchup with the Indiana Fever on Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
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Aces star becomes 1st 4-time winner of WNBA’s MVP award
By Callie Fin / RJ
September 21, 2025 – 2:59 pm
Aces star center A’ja Wilson was named the WNBA MVP on Sunday, making her the first player in league history to win the award four times.
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3 things to watch in Aces’ WNBA semifinals series vs. Indiana Fever
By Callie Fin / RJ
September 20, 2025 – 7:08 pm
The Aces and Indiana Fever clash at Michelob Ultra Arena on Sunday in the start of what’s sure to be an explosive WNBA playoffs semifinals matchup.
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How A’ja Wilson powered the Aces with another MVP-caliber season
By Callie Fin / RJ
September 19, 2025 – 7:00 pm
A’ja Wilson called this season “probably the lowest trenches that I’ve ever been in my whole career,” but persevered and led the Aces to the No. 2 seed for the playoffs.
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Stunning Game 3 finish carries Aces to WNBA semifinals — PHOTOS
By Callie Fin / RJ
September 19, 2025 – 9:40 am
The Aces won Game 3 of their first-round WNBA playoffs series with the Seattle Storm on Thursday night at Michelob Ultra Arena to advance to the semifinals.
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Aces star shares defensive player of the year award, sparking confusion
By Callie Fin / RJ
September 18, 2025 – 5:48 pm
Aces star A’ja Wilson was named the WNBA’s co-defensive player of the year Thursday along with Minnesota’s Alanna Smith, sparking confusion from her coach.
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Aces’ resilience to be tested in decisive Game 3 against Storm
By Callie Fin / RJ
September 17, 2025 – 7:27 pm
The Aces have shown an ability to overcome adversity all season. They’ll need to do so again Thursday to advance in the WNBA playoffs.
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‘It’s a shame’: Aces’ winning streak snapped, setting up must-win Game 3
By Callie Fin / RJ
September 16, 2025 – 11:00 pm
The Aces lost to the Seattle Storm in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, snapping their 17-game winning streak.
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‘Winning is fun’: NaLyssa Smith shining in Aces’ playoff run
By Callie Fin / RJ
September 15, 2025 – 6:25 pm
NaLyssa Smith’s defense has come a long way, helping to set the tone for the Aces in Game 1 of their first-round WNBA playoffs series against the Seattle Storm.
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All Aces: Wilson, team overcome long odds during 17-game win streak
By Todd Dewey / RJ
September 15, 2025 – 2:45 pm
The Aces skyrocketed to 40-1 long shots to win the WNBA title Aug. 2 after they were embarrassed in a 53-point loss to the Minnesota Lynx. They haven’t lost since.
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