Kelsey Plum’s highlight play in a transition moment led the Las Vegas Aces to a 98-77 victory over the Washington Mystics. Plum scored a game-high 28 points, including six 3-pointers, while Jackie Young added 20 points and 10 assists and A’ja Wilson contributed 18 points and nine rebounds. The Aces, now on a six-game winning streak, showcased a free and bold spirit fitting for the Fourth of July weekend. The game also featured a standout performance by Shatori Walker-Kimbrough and Ariel Atkins for the Mystics, who were missing four starters.
Plum’s hot streak continued from the previous game against the Indiana Fever, with the guard scoring 34 points and hitting six 3-pointers. The team’s success was also attributed to their improved performance in the third quarter, where they outscored the Mystics 35-20. The Aces’ positive attitude and emphasis on having fun were evident throughout the game, culminating in entertaining plays like Plum’s wild assist to Wilson and Chelsea Gray’s Hail Mary layup to Young.
In other news, Tiffany Hayes returned to the Aces lineup after missing a game for personal reasons and was announced as a member of the 2024 Azerbaijani Olympic 3×3 team. With five players set to compete during the Olympic break, including Wilson, Gray, Plum, and Young on the U.S. team, the Aces showcase an international roster of talented athletes. The team will look to continue their winning streak as they face the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday.
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