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
- 1. Early season: Las Vegas and Connecticut begin WNBA regular-season play with mixed results.
- 2. Wednesday night: Aces beat Sun 98-69 in Uncasville; Carter scored 27 and Wilson had 22 and 11.
- 3. Third quarter: Aces outscored Sun 30-16, extending a decisive lead to 78-53.
- 4. Postgame stats: Aces shot ~54%; Sun shot ~33% and were outrebounded 46-29.
- 5. Upcoming: Teams scheduled to face each other again on Friday in Connecticut.
Why it matters
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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