In the discussion following Game 2 against the Storm, coach Becky Hammon discloses an errors committed with player A'ja Wilson that led to a detrimental impact on the outcome.
Seattle Storm Edges Las Vegas Aces in Thrilling Playoff Game
In a nail-biting finish, the Seattle Storm defeated the Las Vegas Aces by a score of 86-83, ending the Aces' 17-game win streak and levelling the playoffs at 1-1.
With just seconds left on the clock in the decisive third game, scheduled for Thursday in Las Vegas, Jewell Loyd, the former Storm player turned Aces guard, attempted a three-pointer to tie the game, but fell short. The decisive moment came earlier, when Storm center Dominique Malonga converted on a three-point play to give Seattle the lead with 31 seconds remaining.
The Aces had led by 14 points in the fourth quarter, but the Storm mounted a comeback, outscoring the Aces 23-8 in the final seven minutes. Skyler Diggins hit a big shot with 4.2 seconds left to secure the victory for the Storm.
Coach Becky Hammon, who led the Storm to victory, believed that her team could have been more efficient, particularly with A'ja Wilson at the free throw line. Wilson, the MVP hopeful, went 1/3 from the field in the fourth quarter, struggling to score effectively against the Storm's defense.
Hammon also criticized the Aces' offense for relying too much on post isolations for Malonga, suggesting a more dynamic approach to utilize Malonga's athleticism and length. The coach also highlighted the need for a better defensive effort against Malonga in the paint.
Aces coach Becky Hammon acknowledged a key mistake down the stretch, made by MVP hopeful A'ja Wilson. In a crucial turn of events, Wilson's pass to Jackie Young was intercepted by the Storm, leading to the final possession that sealed the game for Seattle.
The WNBA Coach of the Year award in 2015 was received by Sandy Brondello, but the spotlight now shifts to Hammon, who will look to guide her team to victory in the remaining games of the playoffs. The next game between the Aces and the Storm is set to take place in Las Vegas on Thursday.
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