The WNBA semifinal series between the No. 1-seed New York Liberty and No. 4-seed Las Vegas Aces shifts tonight. The Liberty have played on their home court for every playoff game so far this postseason, and as they head to Las Vegas for Game 3 against the Aces, the stakes are higher than ever. The game tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
After meeting in the WNBA Finals last season, these two teams have encountered each other earlier than expected. It’s a very different dynamic this time around, though. The Liberty won all three regular season games over the Aces, and then came into this series and won the first two games. They will now have three chances to end this series and secure another trip to the Finals.
The more interesting part of Game 3 is that the Aces are facing elimination. While they’ve certainly had a tougher season in 2024, a sweep at the hands of their rival would be a big surprise. Yet, they’ve struggled against the Liberty all season.
Here are some things to think about going into Game 3:
Sabrina Ionescu’s been on fire
One thing Vegas needs to think about going into Game 3 is trying to slow down Sabrina Ionescu. The Liberty’s No. 1 draft pick from 2020 has been absolutely lethal during the playoffs. She has scored 21 and 24 points in the first…
