Aces grab Game 1 lead over Liberty in highly anticipated WNBA Finals matchup
- Las Vegas Aces defeated New York Liberty 99-82 in Game 1 of the 2023 WNBA Finals behind strong performances from Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum, A'ja Wilson, and Chelsea Gray.
- The Finals is a clash of two "superteams" loaded with MVPs, All-Stars, and future Hall-of-Famers assembled this past offseason.
- Las Vegas is aiming to become the first repeat champions since 2001-02, while New York hopes to capture its first title in franchise history.
- Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson's MVP matchup is a major storyline, as is the coaching battle between former players Becky Hammon and Sandy Brondello.
- Game 2 takes place Wednesday in Las Vegas; the best-of-five series could run through October 20th.
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