LAS VEGAS — Every time the Las Vegas Aces began to crawl back in, Breanna Stewart was there.
Forcing MVP A’ja Wilson into a tough shot and quickly reeling in the rebound. Blocking Jackie Young on the perimeter. Tipping in her own miss to snap a seven-point run heading into halftime. Feeding Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones to fuel a sharp 3-point shooting matinee.
Marta Xargay, Stewart’s wife, was also there. From her seat underneath the basket, she questioned the lack of calls on the physical play taking place feet from her. She celebrated the Liberty’s ability to keep their heated rival at least one possession away, finally putting it away for good in the fourth quarter.