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Las Vegas Aces force game four with the New York Liberty in WNBA Semifinals

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — In front of their 25th consecutive sold-out crowd of 10,369 fans, the Las Vegas Aces forced a game four on Friday night at home after beating the New York Liberty for the first time this season 95-81.

Through the first half, the Aces held star guard Sabrina Ionescu to shooting 0-4 from field goal range, and they kept it going from there.

During the second half, the Aces dominated — creating a 20-point differential at the end of the third quarter 73-53.

Five Aces put up double-digit figures at the end of the night, with Jackie Young having the game-high 24 points. A’ja Wilson recorded 14 boards, all of which were defensive rebounds, and the Aces held Ionescu to 1-7 from the field.

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Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) lays up the ball near New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, left, and forward Jonquel Jones (35) during a WNBA basketball semifinal game Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

Up next: The Aces and the Liberty are back at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Sunday for game four on ESPN.

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