Aces Defeat Liberty 95-81 in Game 3

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 95-81 in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals, keeping their title defense alive and avoiding elimination. Jackie Young led the Aces with 24 points, while A'ja Wilson contributed 19 points and 14 rebounds. The Aces' strong third quarter included a 17-0 run, during which the Liberty struggled offensively, going nearly eight minutes without a field goal. Despite the loss, the Liberty still lead the series 2-1 and will have another chance to close it out in Game 4 on Sunday. The Aces set a WNBA record with their 12th consecutive home playoff victory. Sabrina Ionescu, who averaged 24.5 points in the playoffs, was held to just four points in this game.