The Las Vegas Aces thrashed the Phoenix Mercury today, 83–61, scoring an absolute beatdown of a win at Michelob Ultra Arena. They keep reeling off the big wins, flexing an emphatic statement performance on both sides of the ball.
Clutch Crunch Breakdown
Overall Maintain Control: Aces opened it up early and didn’t let their foot off the gas.
Depth in Spades: Bench did work while stars took wee breaks.
Shut ‘em Down: Mercury had absolutely no chance of any comeback or spark on the offensive end – all fire, snuffed.
This wasn’t just a win, this was a statement win. Las Vegas let everyone know they’re going into the playoffs as the best team. As for Phoenix? Ripped from their safety net and dwarfed. The rivalry has decisively swung back into the Aces’ friendly territory.
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