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Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun: A Championship Rivalry
A'ja Wilson vs. Kelsey Plum: A Star-Studded Showdown
The Stage is Set for an Epic Finals Series
The Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun are set to face off in the WNBA Finals, a highly anticipated matchup between two of the league's top teams. The Aces, led by reigning MVP A'ja Wilson, finished the regular season with a league-best 26-10 record. The Sun, led by All-Star guard Kelsey Plum, finished second in the league with a 25-11 record.
Wilson and Plum are two of the most dynamic players in the WNBA. Wilson is a dominant force in the paint, averaging 19.5 points and 11.4 rebounds per game this season. Plum is a sharpshooting guard who can score from anywhere on the court, averaging 20.0 points per game this season.
The Aces and Sun have met twice in the regular season this year, with each team winning once. The Aces won the first meeting in Las Vegas, 89-78, while the Sun won the second meeting in Connecticut, 90-83.
The Finals series is sure to be a close one, as both teams are evenly matched. The Aces have the home-court advantage, but the Sun have the experience, having won the WNBA championship in 2019.
Here is a look at the key matchups to watch in the Finals series:
- A'ja Wilson vs. Jonquel Jones: Two of the best centers in the league, Wilson and Jones will be matched up against each other in the paint. Wilson is a more physical player, while Jones is a more skilled scorer. This matchup will be key in determining who wins the series.
- Kelsey Plum vs. Alyssa Thomas: Two of the best guards in the league, Plum and Thomas will be matched up against each other on the perimeter. Plum is a better shooter, while Thomas is a better defender. This matchup will be key in determining who controls the tempo of the game.
- Chelsea Gray vs. Brionna Jones: Two of the best point guards in the league, Gray and Jones will be matched up against each other in the backcourt. Gray is a better passer, while Jones is a better scorer. This matchup will be key in determining who gets their team's offense going.
The WNBA Finals are set to begin on Sunday, September 11th. The series will be broadcast on ESPN.