The Commissioner’s Cup continues this week with an LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces showdown tonight at 10 PM ET. The last time these two teams went head-to-head was on May 30, when the Aces won 96-81.
The Sparks lost 89-81 to the Golden State Valkyries in overtime on Monday night. Kelsey Plum scored a team-high 24 points and dished out 7 assists, reaching a milestone of 1,000 career assists in the fourth quarter. Dearica Hamby was named the Sparks’ Player of the Game, finishing with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Los Angeles has just one win in the last five games.
The Aces are also coming off a loss to the Valkyries, falling 95-68 on Saturday. It was the team’s second loss by at least 20 points this season, following a 102-82 to the Seattle Storm on May 25.
Head coach Becky Hammon was frustrated by the team’s lack of effort.
“I told them effort has to come from your heart. The schemes, the discipline, the habits -- that’s your head, " said Hammon after the game. “Right now, we not only have a heart issue, but it’s [becoming] a head issue. I’m not going to coach effort. It’s one thing I can’t deal with. You are in charge of your effort.”
A’ja Wilson, last year’s MVP, finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.
“We’ve got to do a better job as a team, understanding what teams want to take away from us,” said Wilson. “Everyone knows how talented we are, so we have to pick it apart.”
How to watch LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces:
- When: Tonight, Wednesday, June 11
- Where: Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, NV
- Time: 10 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: YouTube TV
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