The Commissioner’s Cup heats up with an exciting clash between the LA Sparks and the Las Vegas Aces this Wednesday, June 11, at 10 PM ET. The two teams last met on May 30, a game in which the Aces emerged victorious with a 96-81 win.
The Sparks recently fell 89-81 in an overtime thriller against the Golden State Valkyries on Monday night. Kelsey Plum led the charge with 24 points and 7 assists, surpassing the 1,000 career assists milestone by the fourth quarter. Dearica Hamby shone brightly as the Sparks’ Player of the Game, tallying 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. However, the team has only secured one victory in their last five games.
The Aces, coming off a hefty 95-68 loss to the Valkyries on Saturday, are eager to bounce back. This marked the second time this season they've been defeated by at least 20 points, the first being against the Seattle Storm, 102-82, on May 25.
Head coach Becky Hammon expressed her disappointment in the team’s recent play, critiquing their lack of effort. "Effort has to come from your heart," Hammon stated. "The schemes, the discipline, the habits -- that’s your head. Right now, we not only have a heart issue, but it’s 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, the reigning MVP, contributed 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. Wilson emphasized the team’s need to adapt, noting, "We’ve got to do a better job as a team, understanding what teams want to take away from us. Everyone knows how talented we are, so we have to pick it apart."
The sparks will fly as these two powerhouses face off once more, each eager to recalibrate their trajectory. Fans can catch a wide array of regular season WNBA games across multiple networks and streaming platforms, including ABC, ESPN, and more.
