Ace’s Sun Preview: The Battle of the Best Offense and Defense Wilson Leads the Aces to Pursue Consecutive Wins

At 6 a.m. on September 16, the WNBA regular season will witness a clash between strong teams as the defending champion Las Vegas Aces host the third-place Connecticut Sun in the league.

The defending champion Aces have not been able to demonstrate absolute dominance this season, with their ranking never breaking into the top three. Currently, their record is 24 wins and 13 losses, placing fourth in the league, having secured a playoff spot. The Aces recently won two consecutive games against the Fever, securing their fourth position. In the last game, which ended 78-74 against the Fever, Wilson scored 15 points and grabbed 17 rebounds for a double-double, while Gray contributed 21 points and 6 assists, and Plum added 18 points, showing a good momentum.

The Aces’ offensive performance has been very strong, averaging 9.3 three-pointers per game and scoring 86.2 points, making them the best offensive team in the league. Additionally, they control turnovers well, averaging only 11 turnovers per game, the fewest in the league. The core players of the defending champions are still very capable, with Wilson averaging 27 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game, making him the biggest favorite for MVP this season; Plum averages 17.8 points, Yang averages 15.8 points, while Gray’s form has declined, averaging only 8.4 points and 5 assists per game, but she remains a formidable opponent in the playoffs.

The Connecticut Sun’s performance this season has been outstanding, consistently occupying a top position. Currently, their record is 27 wins and 10 losses, placing third in the league, and there is still a chance to secure second place. The Sun’s recent momentum has also been good, defeating the Mercury 88-69 in their last game, securing a three-game winning streak, indicating that the team is in good shape overall. Against the Mercury, Jones scored 20 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, Mabrey contributed 19 points, Bonner added 14 points, and Thomas provided 11 assists.

In the past five games, the Sun’s defense has been very strong, allowing no more than 72 points in any single game, which was a loss to the Aces. This season, the Sun have conceded an average of only 73.7 points per game, making them the best defensive team in the league, often winning games through their defense. On the offensive end, unlike the Aces who rely on individual stars, the Sun depend more on teamwork, averaging six players scoring in double digits per game. Mabrey, acquired in a mid-season trade, has been continuously integrating into the team, scoring 45 points over the past two games.

This is the third meeting between the two teams this season, with the Aces winning both previous encounters. With neither team’s ranking yet determined, both sides need to give their all. The Aces need a win to secure fourth place, while the Sun need a victory to challenge for second place. At the same time, this is a clash between the league’s strongest offense and defense, let’s see if Wilson can lead her team to break through the Sun’s tough defense.

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