The New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces 92-78 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday. New York improved to 1-0, while Las Vegas fell to 0-1. Read on for further details surrounding the Liberty’s home opener against the Aces.
New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces Recap
The Las Vegas Aces settled for a 20-19 lead over the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty at the end of the first quarter. The Liberty responded with a 28-point second quarter to take a 47-33 lead over the Aces at the halftime break.
The Aces responded with a 25-point third quarter in an attempt to keep the game close. The Liberty led 63-58 after three quarters. The Liberty stayed the course with 29 points to the Aces’ 20 in the fourth quarter. The Liberty won 92-78 in regulation.
Liberty vs. Aces Injury Reports
The New York Liberty ruled out Betnijah Laney-Hamilton with an acute meniscus injury and Raquel Carrera with a personal decision. The Liberty will likely suspend Laney-Hamilton’s contract.
The Las Vegas Aces ruled out Crystal Bradford with a one-game suspension for a fight, Megan Gustafson with a lower left leg injury, and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus with an ankle injury. Bradford’s fight occurred at an Atlanta-area club in May 2021 as a member of the Atlanta Dream.
Final Thoughts
The New York Liberty will open a two-game road trip starting with an away game against the Chicago Sky at the Wintrust Arena on Thursday, May 22. The Sky vs. Liberty game will be broadcast on The U and WWOR at 7:00 p.m. Central.
The Las Vegas Aces will hit the road for a one-game tilt against the Connecticut Sun at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday, May 20. The Sun vs. Aces game will be broadcast on Vegas 34 and NBCS-BOS at 7:00 p.m. Eastern.
