Beijing time on June 10th, the WNBA regular season Los Angeles Sparks played against the Las Vegas Aces at home. There was a clear gap in the Sparks' strength compared to the defending champions, but they performed extremely well. The Sparks trailed 0-14 at the start, and trailed by 15 points 7-22 at most, but with the help of a multi-point offensive, they once overtook the lead by 10 points, and overtook the Aces by 9 points in the first three quarters. The Aces started the last quarter with a 17-4 offensive to regain the lead. The Sparks once again took the lead. Ace champion coach Harmon was ejected at the last moment. The Sparks blocked the Aces' counterattack. In the end, the Sparks defeated the Aces 96-92 in a super upset. The Sparks won 2 consecutive victories for the first time this season. , also the fourth win of the season.
Statistics
Los Angeles Sparks: Li Yueru scored 6 points and 6 rebounds on 3 of 6 off the bench, Jackson had 16 points, Hamby had 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, and McDonald had 16 points.
Las Vegas Aces: Championship coach Harmon was expelled, Wilson had 31 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, Martin had 13 points, Plum had 24 points and 5 assists, and Hayes had 17 points.
Game review
Li Yueru played in the first 10 games for the Los Angeles Sparks this season. She scored 0 points in the first three games, but then scored in 7 consecutive games. In the last game against the Flying Wings, she scored 7 points on 3 of 4 in a single quarter. points, but was abandoned in the second half.
Now the Los Angeles Sparks are playing against the Aces at home. The two sides are facing off for the second time this season. In the first meeting, the Sparks lost to the Aces 82-89. The Sparks had only a record of 3 wins and 7 losses in the first 10 games. In the first quarter of this game, the ace made a dream start. The Sparks fell behind 0-14 in the first 3 minutes. The Sparks immediately made five substitutions. Li Yueru was replaced and immediately grabbed a rebound. The Sparks continued to be 7-22 behind by 15 points. However, the Sparks then went on a 14-4 offensive to chase points. Among them, Li Yueru scored two layups in the paint. At the end of the first quarter, the Sparks caught up to 21-21. 26, 5 points behind the Aces.
Entering the second quarter, Li Yueru continued to be left on the court. The Sparks went on a 9-2 offensive to lead by 2 points. Li Yueru was replaced by Hanbi with 6 minutes and 04 seconds left. The Aces went on a 7-2 offensive to overtake the score, and the two sides subsequently tied at 41-41. Martin hit a three-pointer, Hanby scored a layup, and the Sparks won 22-18 by 4 points in a single quarter. At the end of the first half, the Sparks caught up. 43-44 pounds behind by 1 point. Li Yueru had 4 points and 5 rebounds in the first two quarters.
Returning from the halftime break, the Sparks continued to attack and defend the Aces. They flourished more in the third quarter and once overtook the Aces by 10 points. The Aces made a comeback to chase points. The Sparks went on a 31-21 10-point offensive in the third quarter, leading the Aces to a 74-65 lead in the first three quarters. Li Yueru replaced Brink with 1 minute and 36 seconds left. Li Yueru hit his third goal from a free throw and a tip-in. Li Yueru scored 6 points in the first three quarters.
In the final quarter of the game, Li Yueru continued to stay on the court. Ace continued to counterattack to chase points. Ace took the lead with a 17-4 offensive to lead by 4 points. The Sparks responded with a 10-2 offensive to regain the 4-point lead. Wilson made a layup to chase the point. Jackson responded with 2+1. Wilson caught up to 2 points with a three-pointer. Jackson scored in the mid-range shot, ace coach Harmon was ejected again, Burrell made a free throw, and Clark hit a three-pointer with 1.2 seconds left to catch up to only 2 points. McDonald was fouled and made two free throws. Wilson made a mistake. In the end, the Sparks narrowly defeated the Aces 96-92.
Both sides start
Los Angeles Sparks: Nurse, Brinker, Hamby, Jackson, Clarendon
Las Vegas Aces: Clark, Wilson, Stokes, Martin, Plum
(Text/Drunk Sleeping) Fusheng)
