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00:06Hello, and welcome to this 2K Sports presentation of the WNBA.
00:11It's the Las Vegas Aces.
00:13In the booth with Tim Swartz and Brian Banifatemi, I'm Blake Zuniga,
00:17and we're glad to have you along for the ride.
00:41Here we go.
00:44And it's the Aces to start out.
00:50Now here's Gray.
00:52Vandersloot defending.
00:53Pass to Wilson.
00:55The 11-footer.
00:58Good.
00:58And it's Chelsea Gray who picks up the assist.
01:01A bruiser in the painted area.
01:04Wilson also has a soft touch.
01:06And not only has Asia Wilson won MVP awards,
01:09she also has multiple Defensive Player of the Year trophies.
01:13Yeah, the key there, Blake, is plural.
01:15I mean, she's got a bunch of them.
01:16And so when we watch Wilson, we are no doubt watching the best two-way player in the game.
01:22Plus, you think she's out of that three-point shot as well a couple of years ago?
01:26The only question with Asia Wilson is, what can't she do?
01:29Here's Vandersloot.
01:31A rebound by Gray.
01:33And the Aces with possession.
01:36A four-point game.
01:39Pass to Smith.
01:42To the inside.
01:44Now here's Wilson.
01:46That's her second shot and her second basket.
01:49My math says that's two for two.
01:52Such an advantage to have a scorer like Lloyd who can also pass the ball accordingly.
01:58Now here's Vandersloot.
02:01Banked in off the glass.
02:03Used her strength to get in the post without much fight from the dean.
02:07They need to do a better job next time and muscle up on her.
02:11I mean, that's just too easy.
02:13Gray with it.
02:14Vandersloot defending.
02:15Wilson the screen.
02:17Young's shot is off.
02:19Despite the miss, a solid start for them offensively.
02:24That one falls.
02:25Her second basket of the game.
02:27She is now two for three.
02:29Took advantage of some shoddy D there.
02:32They gotta at least get a finger on her.
02:37Here's Gray.
02:40Here's Wilson.
02:41And a good offensive board.
02:43And she gets the bucket.
02:45Well, a focal point of Wilson's game is thrashing the glass.
02:49And she really just refuses to quit on any play.
02:54To the middle.
02:56Here's Juhas.
02:57Asia Wilson grabs the board.
02:59Those chances, usually they're two points for her.
03:03The D, I guessed it, just enough to bother her.
03:06Can't hit from in close.
03:10Pass to Juhas.
03:16She's guarded by Wilson.
03:18To the paint.
03:21Nice defense from Asia Wilson.
03:23Nearly got a finger to that shot in the block attempt.
03:26It was just as effective as a block.
03:29Made her completely change her release point.
03:33And caused the miss.
03:35That's in.
03:35Coming off an assist from Jackie Young.
03:38They wasted no time settling into their offense.
03:41Yeah, they're locked in right now.
03:43Really making the most out of their possessions.
03:46I love the game plan with this coach early.
03:48Down here's Juhas.
03:50Looking for her first basket still in this one.
03:56Gray outside.
03:59High post try.
04:01Rebounded by Pow Pow.
04:02It's very dangerous to leave her open like that.
04:05Lucky break for the D that she missed it.
04:07Well, when you think about the best organization in the W, Las Vegas has to be near the top of
04:12the list.
04:13I mean, no team has won more over the last five years.
04:16But also, no one has invested more.
04:18With their own dedicated practice facility, including Arena as well.
04:23The Aces are very serious about winning.
04:26And Gray gets it to go.
04:28Always seems to be in the right position.
04:30Gray's patience and experience make her the bright player she is.
04:36Here's Vandersloot.
04:38And that time also missed a shot.
04:41The Aces leading.
04:45Here's Smith.
04:46That's her second shot and her second basket.
04:50My math says that's two for two.
04:52It has taken them no time to build this lead up.
04:55Great first quarter for them offensively.
04:58Yeah, but they can't sit back.
04:59They need to keep the pressure on the defense and really try to put this one away early.
05:03Great point, Brian.
05:04You have to continue to build on this lead.
05:07Now here's Gray.
05:09Pass to Lloyd.
05:10Fires for three.
05:12And the Aces, another three.
05:14That's just great ball movement.
05:16And that's keep this run.
05:18Passing it with a purpose.
05:21The D has not been able to keep up.
05:23New laws up top.
05:25She's guarded by Wilson.
05:27Here's Vandersloot.
05:28And she lays it straight in.
05:30Figuring out ways to score inside at 5'8".
05:34Vandersloot has multiple ways to finish.
05:40Gray outside.
05:42Oh, and that one had the right spin on it.
05:44It's good.
05:45Their defense just hasn't been able to slow them down.
05:48And that's a big reason why they're trailing.
05:50Surrendering too many easy buckets.
05:53Buhas.
05:54He's guarded by Wilson.
05:55And now the Aces on the break.
05:58Young shot's good.
06:00How many times have we seen a possession like that from them today?
06:02Such a pretty pass.
06:04I don't have an exact number for you, but I can tell you it's...
06:07We've seen it a lot.
06:09Okay, let's just say that.
06:10Strictly using assists as the measuring stick, they've been by far the better team.
06:15Wilson.
06:16That falls.
06:18Nice speed that time from Jackie Young.
06:20That's the third bucket in a row from the paint.
06:23And I know nobody likes a traffic jam, but this defense needs to clog those lanes in the middle.
06:28Yeah.
06:29Nobody likes a traffic jam.
06:31We can agree on that.
06:32They can't allow the offense to get those high-quality looks inside.
06:36Domination in the first quarter.
06:38It's been pretty lopsided.
06:40Aces ahead.
06:41They lead by 18.
06:43And back with the start of the second quarter in just a moment.
07:05Well, not exactly a neck-and-neck game, but as the second quarter starts, there is plenty of time for
07:11a comeback.
07:12And a comfortable margin for the Aces here, guys.
07:14They've come out so strong.
07:18Tremendous offense.
07:19Very much in control and shooting very well.
07:30And here is Johannes.
07:33Inside.
07:36Played in with a nice touch off the glass.
07:38That's exactly what they're going for in that possession.
07:44Barker tie is good.
07:46Some defensive breakdowns happening now.
07:49Their last four buckets allowed have come from very close range.
07:53And giving up these high-percentage shot attempts, it's not going to get it done.
07:57They need to figure it out.
07:59Harrison gets the bucket.
08:02Outstanding entry pass.
08:04You knew exactly where to go with that ball.
08:06Las Vegas dictating the flow.
08:09Outside powers.
08:13Can't hit the step-back J.
08:15She kind of short-armed that shot after doing a nice job of getting open.
08:20Harrison.
08:21J. is guarded by Parker Tyus.
08:24Pass to Johannes.
08:27Tries from 10.
08:29It's tipped!
08:33Gray outside.
08:36A quick shot there, and it's off target.
08:42Powers covering.
08:44One up, one down.
08:46She makes her first shot in this game.
08:57Second quarter of action.
08:59About a minute and a half played.
09:01Now a timeout called by Las Vegas.
09:03Bartosz.
09:14Bands!
09:14Bands!
09:15Bands!
09:16Bands!
09:16Bands!
09:17Bands!
09:34and we're a little over a minute and a half into the second quarter of action
09:37and the basket is good check out that assist that's a pair of teammates on the same page
09:45and for Jackie Young it was not an easy start to her WNBA career yeah she goes first overall in
09:512019 high expectations she's not just 32 percent in that rookie year but things really clicked for
09:58her in year four 2022 Young winning most improved player and of course that 22 season aces her team
10:05winning the championship
10:12Vander Sloot right side
10:16and she banks in the layup
10:20and for those of you just joining us we're almost two and a half minutes into the second quarter
10:28pass to Young with the crossover again Las Vegas I love that shot from Young make defenders worry
10:36about the entire floor not just the paint and the threes make them guard you in the mid-range
10:42Vander Sloot no good they've got a big lead not just on the scoreboard but in the rebounding numbers
10:48too yeah it's been a gritty performance and a physical brand of basketball but hey that's how
10:53you win bring your lunch pail
10:58out to Vander Sloot
11:02lays it up and banks it in he's picked it up since the start of the second her shots are
11:07starting to fall
11:09and it's the aces with the ball 16 point lead
11:16here's Young in the basket for the fourth time from the field and she is a healthy four for six
11:23and guys her consistent shooting it's helped them take this lead
11:49and almost four minutes gone in the second quarter play
11:58yep that one goes great communication between teammates there
12:03one item that stood out is their ball movement
12:06things are definitely clicking and more importantly it's tough to defend
12:11there's Duel Lloyd with the three up again great positioning on the put back
12:16a strong combination of finesse and skill and look when Wilson's rolling keep feeding her the ball
12:25and Vander Sloot gets it to go
12:28still trailing yes but their offense is no longer on life support here in the second quarter
12:33yeah they're making some shots now looking to make up some ground
12:36cans it from downtown
12:39here's Vander Sloot
12:40she's got eight
12:42Wilson with the steal
12:48pass to Powers
12:51no good from outside
12:56and here's Pow Pow
13:05that one goes in
13:12Las Vegas dictating the flow
13:17Lloyd from long range
13:19does not find the basket
13:21her third miss
13:23and she's just made one thus far
13:28buries it down low
13:29well Vander Sloot's unselfishness is part of what makes her so special
13:33she loves to create for others
13:35and it's the aces with the ball
13:37count that one
13:39well I'm a big fan of the fact that she's getting the touches she needs here
13:43after not scoring a point in the first quarter
13:46two points
13:47that one goes in
13:48textbook
13:49textbook
13:49nice pass
13:51nice catch
13:52nice shot
13:54and they've built a very nice lead
13:56no signs of slowing down at least as far as I can tell
14:01offensive rebound
14:02and it's in
14:03not enough bodies on the glass right there and they paid for it
14:07and it'll happen again and again if they don't put more effort into boxing out
14:11and that's what it's all about Brian
14:13rebound
14:14effort
14:14foul call that time on the way up
14:17and that'll give her two chances at the free throw
14:20first team foul
14:28the first free throw is good
14:44and so she makes both from the line
14:47here's Lloyd
14:55with four on the clock
14:57the shot no good
15:01and so that brings the first half to a close
15:05aces ahead
15:06up by 15
15:08and don't go away
15:09we'll be back momentarily
15:17you
16:49Now, here's Vandersloot.
16:53That's good.
16:54Basket number five on a five-for-eight shooting night.
16:58They're forcing the ball inside, and it's working like a charm.
17:02No luck needed.
17:03It is working for sure.
17:04Five of their last six vehicles, but they've come from inside the piece.
17:10Here's Gray.
17:11Makes it off the glass.
17:13Using a soft touch and a purposeful offensive approach,
17:18Gray's able to finish around the basket in a variety of ways.
17:24Over to the wing.
17:28Vandersloot outside.
17:31Four on the clock.
17:33From outside, off the mark.
17:36Plus eight in the rebound differential.
17:38One more reason they have absolutely controlled this game.
17:43Yeah, double-digit advantage on the scoreboard.
17:45They've taken the initiative for sure.
17:47And it started out with the rebounding.
17:48It sets a tone.
17:50Oh, a great player in this league for a long time.
17:53Jewel Lloyd took home the 2023 scoring title.
17:57Yeah, scoring almost 25 points per game.
18:00If you remember when Stewie left Seattle,
18:03Lloyd picked up the scoring load,
18:04proving she is more than capable of being a number one option.
18:08Three for three.
18:09That's the way to start the second half.
18:31Ninety seconds into the second half now.
18:36Ninety seconds into the second half now.
18:37Out to the right wing.
18:38Pass to Pau Pau.
18:42Vandersloot.
18:45Up and in on the layup.
18:47She's been a real positive factor.
18:49Though, as a team, they're still falling a bit short there.
18:55Here's Gray.
18:57That's good.
18:58Basket number five on a five-for-eight shooting night.
19:01That would be four in a row for them now
19:03as they have come out racing out of the gate to start the second half.
19:08Pass to Pau Pau.
19:11Out to the wing.
19:12Here's Juhasz.
19:14That three off the mark.
19:16She has slipped into a real funk here.
19:19Definitely.
19:19The basket is not looking very big to her at this point.
19:23They're going on a nice little run here.
19:26And getting to the rack has been the key.
19:27They're getting point-blank looks time and time again.
19:33Here's Pau Pau.
19:37And it's good.
19:39Two points.
19:40Great dish by Juhasz.
19:42This is exactly why her teammates love to play with her.
19:45And the aces call time here.
20:04A little over two and a half minutes off the clock
20:07in this final half of play.
20:12Outside Young.
20:16Misses from short range.
20:18Great defense right there
20:19to prevent one of the best finishers in the league
20:21from converting in close.
20:26Now Gray.
20:28She's got 13.
20:30Young shot's good.
20:32Well, when you talk about Jackie Young,
20:34she has the ability to put the team on her back.
20:38Young is doing it all tonight.
20:40Pass to Pau Pau.
20:43And the three off target.
20:45Now the aces with it.
20:50Here's Young.
20:51Out to Lloyd.
20:52Pau Pau with the steal.
20:56Now here's Juhasz.
20:57Back to Vandersloot.
21:00And that one drops for her.
21:02With an array of moves at her disposal,
21:05Vandersloot's able to beat defenders in a number of ways.
21:10And Chelsea Gray, here we go.
21:12And down it goes.
21:13Two points.
21:15Just lighting it up here in the second half.
21:17Two minutes remaining in the third.
21:19Two minutes.
21:20To the right side.
21:22Courtney Vandersloot for three.
21:24Wilson pulls it down.
21:26Here's Las Vegas.
21:2819-point game.
21:30And it's Lloyd missing.
21:32I thought that was going to drop.
21:34It looked good from here.
21:35Looked good here, too.
21:36I'm as shocked as you.
21:39Juhasz can't get it to go.
21:40She has lost all confidence out there.
21:43Still not a single field goal made in the game.
21:46But they recover it.
21:48Jackie Young from outside.
21:50Basket number eight is all good.
21:52She's attempted 12 shots.
21:54Look, if you give her enough room outside,
21:57she's going to take advantage
21:59and more often than not, knock down that shot.
22:04And there it is.
22:06No mistake on that one.
22:07Good work all around.
22:12Gray with it.
22:1315 points in the game.
22:16Balls right in.
22:18She is eight for 11 with that shot.
22:20As hot as she's been this quarter,
22:22the game plan should be simple.
22:24Get her the ball and get out of the way.
22:27Let's go.
22:29Pau Pau gets the bucket.
22:34And here's Young.
22:3618 points for her.
22:38Fires the three.
22:40Rebound by Juhasz.
22:45Pau Pau on the wing.
22:47Back to Vandersloot.
22:49Pass to Juhasz.
22:51Right wing.
22:55The rebound by Asia Wilson.
22:58Now the Aces with it.
23:00Thoughts on their side here.
23:01That's right.
23:02They can hold it for the last shot.
23:04Out to Lloyd.
23:06For three.
23:08Grains it from beyond the arc.
23:09While Lloyd loves to punish teams from downtown,
23:13she'll take that shot whenever she can.
23:16Back door, back door.
23:17Shoot the J.
23:20Courtney Vandersloot for three.
23:23Oh, no good trying to beat the buzzer.
23:25And three quarters of play in the books.
23:27This one's all but over already.
23:30The Aces on top, delivering the blowout.
23:33And fourth quarter basketball will be coming your way on 2K Sports right after this.
23:51Welcome back.
23:53Fourth quarter of action starting up in what has been a one-side show.
23:59Here's Young.
24:03Pass to Lloyd.
24:07Fires from deep.
24:09Another three for Las Vegas.
24:12They're relying on their three-point shooting and getting pretty good results.
24:16You're right.
24:16Three of their last five makes are from beyond the arc.
24:22Here's Joe Hannes.
24:24And good that time.
24:26I need to see some more assertiveness out of these defenders.
24:30That might make the defense even worse.
24:32But that's 10 of the last 12 points they've allowed from right around the rim.
24:37There's Jewel Lloyd with the three.
24:39And the ball goes out of play.
24:41Unable to keep it in.
24:56Now here's Vandersloot.
25:02For the basket, for Aces, eight for 13 from the floor.
25:06They're not settling.
25:08Getting inside for eight of their last ten.
25:11It's time for this defense to step up and stop these three runs to the rim.
25:16It's just too easy.
25:18These defenders are putting up very little resistance to the three-point shot.
25:23And it's killing them.
25:24Four of the last five makes coming from long range.
25:27Another bucket is a paint.
25:29That's just something they have not been able to stop today.
25:32And if they want to win this game, they've got to figure out how to stop it.
25:35You know, Brian, I think it's time to switch things up on D.
25:39What they've got going on right now is not getting it done.
25:45Parker Tyus, good.
25:46That's how you do it.
25:48She passed her way out of the double team and into an easy bucket.
25:53Here's Joe Hennis.
25:55That's good.
25:56And so Courtney Vandersloot gets the assist.
25:59Moving it around.
25:59Eight of their last ten points coming off assists.
26:02Nothing makes a coach happier than a display of pure, selfless teamwork.
26:08Absolutely.
26:12Count the bucket.
26:13Coming off a perfectly placed assist.
26:16You know, they've been extremely efficient and effective getting the ball inside.
26:21Totally.
26:21I mean, we're seeing some real shortcomings from this defense.
26:24They've given up five straight good looks in the paint.
26:27She's finally getting the feel for the deep ball.
26:30Her second three of the half right there.
26:32Pass the bell.
26:34Inside shot.
26:36Las Vegas grabs the miss.
26:41Ariel Powers on the wing.
26:43Count it.
26:44Good.
26:45A player that's affected from three-point land.
26:47Powers is at home in the paint.
26:49Pouring that bucket closer in.
26:58Here's Bell.
27:00Powers covering.
27:01Here's Joe Hennis.
27:06Courtney Vandersloot for three.
27:08Misses the hole.
27:10Now shooting eight for 14.
27:15Outside Lloyd.
27:17Out to Parker Tyus.
27:20And stolen by Courtney Vandersloot.
27:27Down low.
27:29And the layup is good after a nice lead pass.
27:32And ten of their last 12 points now have come off an assist.
27:36They're just moving the ball well, getting everybody involved.
27:40Outside Powers.
27:45Johannes with the rebound.
27:51To the inside.
27:53The shot's good.
27:54Just really good awareness right there on the assist.
28:01Now Lloyd.
28:03Timeout called the aces.
28:04March.
28:17Timeout.
28:19Timeout.
28:21Moon, hear whatever.
28:29Timeout.
28:37To the left side wing
28:39Outside Evans
28:41Powers
28:45Outside Evans
28:48High post shot
28:55And another miss by Las Vegas
29:02Here's Val
29:03Powers covering
29:04Good work there as it goes
29:06Good ball movement
29:08She put that pass in the ideal spot
29:11And I can guarantee you
29:12Her teammate appreciated it
29:17And foul called
29:18As she misses
29:19And she's going to shoot two free throws
29:23At the line for the away team
29:34And the first one falls for her
29:49She's perfect from the line this time
29:55And here's Johannes
29:58Pass to Bell
29:59Shoots a three
30:00Buries it from three point range
30:03She was one step ahead of the D in making that pass
30:06Nice assist
30:10Outside Evans
30:14Here's Parker Tyus
30:19Off target at the rim
30:24Johannes
30:24Evans covering
30:28Goes up and lays it in
30:30Nice and easy
30:34Powers with it
30:40From 12 feet out
30:42And no good
30:47Now eight seconds separating the two clocks
30:50Here's Bell
30:51Good on the three point shot
30:53Houston
30:58And it's the aces with the ball
31:00They lead by 14
31:06Outside Powers
31:19So it's the aces
31:21Winning this one easily
31:22And they came in here
31:24And took care of business
31:25Like they were the home team
31:27They really did show some mental fortitude
31:29They were never rattled at all
31:31By the opposing fans
31:33And that'll wrap it up
31:53Then take care of business
31:53On the three point we'll do
31:53I'll make Congratulations
31:54I'm not the worst
31:54To be down
31:54With each next
31:54Well there'll be something
31:55You're the best
31:57Wow here's as well
31:57Pin
32:00Tac
32:01Up
32:01And
32:01At