Beaten at home for Game 1 of the semi-finals of the WNBA playoffs, against the Connecticut Sun, the New York Liberty equalized (84-77) during Game 2, to celebrate the MVP trophy of Breanna Stewart.
However, it was far from easy for the “Big Apple” players, trailing at halftime (38-42) and leading by only two points (59-57) at the start of the last quarter. Yet, Alyssa Thomasnarrowly beaten in the race for the best player of the season and who had difficulty absorbing the disappointment, was not in a great evening, with only 10 points scored at 2/13 on shooting, but still 9 assists and 8 rebounds.
Except that Tiffany Hayes was on his side in great form (30 points) while the baskets of DeWanna Bonner continued to put pressure on the Liberty. Still clumsy (11 points at 3/13 shooting), Breanna Stewart still helped her partners to hold off in the fourth quarter, and therefore to equalize (1-1) in the series.
As since the start of the playoffs, Marine Johannes was still almost not used during this meeting, being content with three minutes of play, the time to miss two 3-point shots.
A’ja Wilson reigns again
In the other semi-final, the Las Vegas Aces made the break by winning Game 2 (91-84) to now lead 2-0 in the series and find themselves one small victory away from the final.
After taking control of the match from the start, Becky Hammon’s players saw Arike Ogunbowale (24 points) and his team pulled together before half-time, before completely equalizing in the third quarter. The moment chosen by A’ja Wilson to place a huge counter followed by a layup in stride!
The Las Vegas home team, third in the votes for the season’s MVP trophy, had a string of successes while his audience chanted “MVP!” MVP! » And with the help of Chelsea Gray And Kelsey Plumit allowed Las Vegas to set sail again to head towards a new victory.
The Dallas Wings will attempt another comeback, closing to four points (85-81) in the last two minutes. But it’s obviously A’ja Wilson who finishes the affair with free throws.
