Another absolutely pathetic showing by the Aces against the Liberty, this time for the Commissioners Cup. Something ain't right in Vegas. I keep saying it, but they need Parker back. I see no chance of them repeating as Champions if she doesn't return for the playoffs. Just not enough, 4 really good players and almost nothing else. And when most of their good players are off like tonight, nobody is gonna pick up the slack. I mean they really gotta be worried that they got clobbered by NY even with Stewie having an awful game.
"Isn’t this the same team that won last year without Parker??" --
@Geew1992
Some reactions to both of these comments:
- Offensively, Las Vegas does seem to playing with a short deck, particularly with Parker out. Not that Candace is a top option with these Aces, but she can be counted on to score. Stokes brings a lot defensively, rebounding-wise, etc, but scoring is not a priority.
This is where not having Hamby around hurts.
- The lack of depth for the Aces in this regard was always something to consider, but Young, Grey, Wilson and Plum are so good, the bright lights sometimes don't let you dwell on the shadows.
- Credit to the Liberty for getting the pieces to fit more smoothly. Jonquel Jones playing like JJ sure helps. She can make A'ja Wilson work and throw her game off. Plus, she can drag Wilson out to the three-pt. line which opens things up underneath or for drives to the hoop. As noted, Johannes adds the depth when the Liberty starters are off. When they're all on (Stewie, Ionescu, Laney, Johannes), forget it.
- Will be interested to see the rematch.