That was the final score of the Las Vegas Aces’ loss to the Minnesota Lynx on August 2nd, a blowout defeat that worsened their record to 14-14 and cast widespread doubt about the Aces’ ability to contend.
The two-time WNBA champions seemed unrecognizable. Kelsey Plum, who departed for the Los Angeles Sparks in the offseason, appeared to be severely missing. And her replacement, fellow Olympian Jewell Loyd, couldn’t find her touch.
But since that dramatic loss, Las Vegas has found a groove. They’ve rattled off nine straight victories and find themselves owners of the league’s third-best record at 23-14. The same team that was below .500 just a month ago is
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