Preview of Liberty vs Aces: A Clash of Titans as Wilson Faces Off Against Stewart; Aces Aim to Avoid Sweep

On September 9 at 4 AM, the WNBA regular season continues with the New York Liberty hosting the Las Vegas Aces.

This is a clash of titans, with both teams being top-tier in the WNBA and boasting star-studded rosters. The Liberty has performed better overall this season, with a record of 28 wins and 6 losses, ranking first in the league. Their home record is an impressive 15 wins and 2 losses. The Liberty averages 85.6 points per game, ranking second in the league, while allowing only 76.2 points per game, also ranking second. Their average point differential of +9.4 leads the league.

All five starters for the Liberty are All-Star players. Key player Stewart averages 20.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game, with multiple statistics among the top ten in the league. Ionescu is a sharpshooter, averaging 2.9 three-pointers made per game and scoring 19.4 points with 6 assists. Center Jones averages 14.7 points and 9.3 rebounds, while Lenny has gradually found her form since returning, averaging 12.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. Veteran Vandersloot’s performance has declined this season, averaging 6.9 points and 5 assists. In addition, players like Phillips, Thornton, and Little Sabally also possess considerable strength.

The Aces are the defending champions, but their overall state has dropped significantly this season, with a record of 22 wins and 12 losses, placing fourth in the league. Last season, the Aces only lost six games, and they recently secured a four-game winning streak, showing good form. The Aces remain the strongest offensive team in the league, averaging 86.9 points per game, ranking first. The matchup against the Liberty features the two most potent offenses in the league. The Aces’ defense is relatively weak, allowing 81.9 points per game, ranking sixth in the league. However, in the last four games, the Aces have held opponents to under 80 points.

The Aces’ roster is equally luxurious, featuring four members of the U.S. women’s national basketball team. A’ja Wilson is currently the top player in the league, averaging 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.7 blocks, and 1.9 steals per game. She leads the league in scoring and blocks, and ranks second in rebounds. Her matchup against Stewart is a key highlight of this game. Plum averages 17.9 points and 4.3 assists, Jackie Young averages 16.4 points and 5.3 assists, while Gray’s performance since returning has been average, averaging 8 points and 4.9 assists. Veteran Hayes has maintained decent form, averaging 9.3 points. In comparison, the Aces’ bench depth is quite shallow, lacking consistent scoring options.

The two teams have met twice this season, with the Liberty winning both matches, by margins of 8 and 12 points, both away victories. If the Aces lose again, they will be swept by the Liberty for the season. As defending champions, they will certainly want to avoid such an embarrassing outcome, but winning away from home against the Liberty will not be easy. This game promises to be full of suspense.

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