As expected, the Las Vegas Aces got off to a strong start in their semi-final series versus the Dallas Wings. They literally ran away in the second half, using a barrage of fastbreak buckets to build a double-digit lead that they would not surrender. With their 97-83 win, the Aces took a 1-0 lead and remained the only undefeated team postseason.
The defending champion Aces made easy work of the Chicago Sky in the first round of the 2023 WNBA playoffs, just as everyone expected. They completed the two-game sweep with a point differential of 50 and did not trail for a single second. Now, they’re on to the semifinals for a fifth consecutive season and will continue their quest to become the first repeat champions since the 2001 and 2002 Los Angeles Sparks.
The first round was a bit more difficult for the Wings, who had to battle back from a 20-point deficit in Game 1 against the Atlanta Dream, before cruising to the sweep in Game 2. That was the first playoff series victory since 2009 for the Wings, who are enjoying their best season in well over a decade. If they want to keep this run going, they’ll have to pull off a major upset in the semifinals.
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