The Las Vegas Aces are chasing history. Las Vegas, which clinched the No. 1 seed over the New York Liberty, is seeking to become the third franchise to win back-to-back championships.
The defunct Houston Comets won the first four championships in WNBA history (1997-2000) and the Los Angeles Sparks won the next two (2001-02). There has not been a repeat champion since then.
The Aces have the most favorable path as the top seed and with their league-leading offensive and defensive rating. Their 15.6 net rating is one of the best in league history behind four All-WNBA talents in A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum.