Las Vegas Aces Outlook: Gray’s Return Aims for Streak as Phoenix faces a Big Test

On June 22, the WNBA regular season continued with the Las Vegas Aces hosting the Connecticut Sun at home.

The defending champions, Aces, have not been dominant this season, with a record of 7 wins and 6 losses, currently ranking fifth in the league. Their recent form has been low, winning only two out of six games. However, a positive note is that point guard Gray has made a comeback. In her first game back, Gray played 16 minutes and dished out 7 assists, enhancing the team’s offense as Young scored 32 points and Wilson added 27 points and 9 rebounds. They successfully avenged their previous loss.

Aces’ offense remains potent, averaging 87.4 points per game even without Gray, shooting an impressive 9.6 three-pointers per contest. Their strong defense, with an average of 10.2 steals, provides many transition opportunities. Gray’s return strengthens the team’s overall threat, making this match against the league-leading Sun a potential turning point for a winning streak.

The Sun, on the other hand, have been exceptional with a 13-1 record, solidly sitting atop the standings. Their only defeat was to the Liberty. Recently, they’ve adjusted, extending their winning streak to four after defeating the Sparks. The Sun showcased balanced scoring in their last game, with five players reaching double digits, including Bone’s 16 points and 7 rebounds. Despite shooting just 4-for-10 from beyond the arc, they secured the win.

In contrast to the Aces’ star-studded lineup, the Sun rely more on teamwork, with less emphasis on offensive firepower but a strong defensive performance, allowing only 70.7 points per game. Facing the high-scoring Aces will be a significant challenge for them. While they don’t have one dominant scorer (Bone averages 17.5 points), their depth with five players averaging double digits (Jones, Thomas, Carleton, Harris) makes it difficult for opponents to defend.

This first meeting between the teams presents an opportunity for the Aces to boost morale with Gray’s return, while the Sun sees it as a chance to further demonstrate their abilities and potentially push for deeper playoff runs.

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