The Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 91-78 to take a 2-0 collection lead within the WNBA Finals on Sunday.
Jackie Younger lead all scorers with 32 factors within the recreation.
“I’m so happy with Jackie,” teammate A’ja Wilson stated. “I am a ache within the ass generally when she’s not doing her job as a result of I do know that it’s there. I do know that Jackie Younger is there, so I attempt to convey it out of her.
“To have the ability to witness [her] on the court docket, [she] did some nasty stuff right now; that is loopy. To reside it, it has been tons of enjoyable.”
Younger scored 21 factors within the third quarter, probably the most factors in 1 / 4 in WNBA Finals historical past.
Wilson completed with 28 factors and 14 rebounds.
Aces coach Becky Hammon reminded her gamers to not let up regardless of main the collection.
“That is the objective: Don’t let up,” Hammon stated. “You do not wish to have a glad locker room as a result of we’re not there but.”
Sport 3 takes place on Wednesday.
