WNBA Finals 2022: Wilson’s double-double leads Aces beat Sun in Game 1..
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson dominated in WNBA Finals Game 1.
- Wilson had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Connecticut Sun 67-64 on Sunday in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
The Sun almost overcame a seven-point deficit with 1:24 remaining when Alyssa Thomas made back-to-back jumpers to get Connecticut within three, but the Aces were able to hold them off. However, as time ran out, DeWanna Bonner's desperate 3-point try to tie the game failed.
For Las Vegas, Chelsea Gray ended with 21 points, while Jackie Young added 11 as the team won its first WNBA Finals matchup ever. When the squad was in San Antonio in 2008, they were likewise defeated.
Thomas had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead Connecticut. Brionna Jones scored 12 points off the bench, Natasha Hiedeman added 10 points, and Jonquel Jones added 15.
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