Aces dominate Sun as Carter, Wilson lead rout
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Las Vegas Aces routed the Connecticut Sun 98-69 on Wednesday night as guard Chennedy Carter scored 27 points on 13-of-16 shooting. A'ja Wilson finished with 22 points and supplied a dominant third-quarter burst, scoring 14 of her 22 points in that period to help Las Vegas pull away. The victory was built on efficient scoring and a decisive third quarter that widened the margin and allowed the Aces to control the game down the stretch. Connecticut will host Las Vegas again on Friday night, giving the teams a quick turnaround and another opportunity to adjust after Wednesday's lopsided result.
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Timeline of Events
- Early season: Las Vegas and Connecticut begin WNBA regular-season play with mixed results.
- Wednesday night: Aces beat Sun 98-69 in Uncasville; Carter scored 27 and Wilson had 22 and 11.
- Third quarter: Aces outscored Sun 30-16, extending a decisive lead to 78-53.
- Postgame stats: Aces shot ~54%; Sun shot ~33% and were outrebounded 46-29.
- Upcoming: Teams scheduled to face each other again on Friday in Connecticut.
News Intelligence
- If you're a WNBA fan, this game shows the Aces' potential this season. Carter and Wilson's performances were standout. Keep an eye on Friday's rematch. Will the Sun adjust their strategy?
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The Las Vegas Aces benefited through a decisive victory that showcased scoring depth, bench contributions and improved team record, boosting player statistics and team momentum.
The Connecticut Sun suffered a loss characterized by poor shooting percentages, rebound deficit and absences of key players, leaving the team 0-3 and with immediate lineup concerns.
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