Surging Liberty rout short-handed Aces 111-71 as Las Vegas rests Wilson, Gray and Young
Marine Johannes set a career-high with 27 points and seven 3-pointers as the New York Liberty easily defeated the short-handed Las Vegas Aces 111-71 on Sunday. The Aces were playing a back-to-back slate, missing key players A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young who were resting. Las Vegas was down 57 points per game without the trio.
Starting lineup of Brianna Turner, Dana Evans and Jewell Loyd combined for just eight points. New York took control early, leading 24-15 after the first quarter and 50-39 at halftime. With the Aces off to a slow start, New York stretched their lead to 74-51 by the end of the third quarter. Marine Johannes delivered a game-winning 30-footer with 2.1 seconds left in the third to put the game out of reach.
Ta'Niya Latson and Mai Yamamato contributed 20 and 16 points respectively for Las Vegas. The Liberty honored past players such as Teresa Weatherspoon and Kym Hampton during the first quarter to mark their 30th anniversary. Aces coach Becky Hammon also received recognition from the crowd. Las Vegas will travel home to face Washington on Tuesday.
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