UNCASVILLE, Conn. (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Aces are one win away from a championship victory in the WNBA Finals that would be the first major pro sports title in Las Vegas' history.
The team earned victories in the first two games of the five-game series. Game 3 vs. the Connecticut Sun is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. PT on Thursday.
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— Tina Nguyen (@ttinanguyen) September 15, 2022
Here at #Aces shootaround ahead of Game 3 against the Connecticut Sun. #RaiseTheStakes #WNBAFinals pic.twitter.com/EzvzJaXXk2
Aces head coach Becky Hammon talked about the team's mindset as they head into Game 3:
#Aces head coach Becky Hammon on the mindset heading into tonight's Game 3 #WNBAFinals :#RaiseTheStakes pic.twitter.com/5WhXoLTMtg
— Tina Nguyen (@ttinanguyen) September 15, 2022
"They understand the moment, they understand the importance, and they understand that we haven't won anything yet," Hammon told Tina Nguyen. "All we did was take care of what we're supposed to do, which is our home court."
Support from fans for the WNBA team and women’s sports alike has skyrocketed in the valley amid the excitement and high stakes of the championship tournament.
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A’ja Wilson told 13 Action News’ Tina Nguyen that she hopes fans watching really "enjoy" the game.
“We’re going to feel you guys all the way on the West Coast,” Wilson said.
#Aces @_ajawilson22 with a message to Las Vegas for tonight’s game 3: #WNBAFinals #RaiseTheStakes pic.twitter.com/EUflaV2MNr
— Tina Nguyen (@ttinanguyen) September 15, 2022
Wilson also expressed how much the support means from everyone watching the game and following the team’s journey to the championship.
The Associated Press also reported how A'ja Wilson could lead the Aces to victory.
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For those wondering where they can watch Game 3, several watch parties are planned throughout the valley. From Slice of Vegas in Mandalay Bay to Water Street Plaza in Henderson, there are options for everyone in every corner of the valley.
Game 3 is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. PT on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Becky Hammon’s son, Cayden, getting some shots up! #RaiseTheStakes #Aces pic.twitter.com/2zGHGAmZRc
— Tina Nguyen (@ttinanguyen) September 15, 2022
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