Aces Win Back-to-Back WNBA Titles in Thrilling Game 4 Victory
The Las Vegas Aces, despite being down two starters, overcame an early double-digit deficit to defeat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the 2023 WNBA Finals on Wednesday night, clinching their second consecutive title.
The Aces trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half, but they stormed back in the third quarter, outscoring the Liberty 23-12. Las Vegas continued to build on their lead in the fourth quarter, but the Liberty refused to go away. New York cut the deficit to one point with 40 seconds left, but they were unable to get the game-winning bucket.
A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 24 points and 16 rebounds, and Jackie Young added 16 points and seven assists. Wilson was named the WNBA Finals MVP for her performance.
The Liberty were led by Courtney Vandersloot, who had 19 points and seven rebounds. Breanna Stewart had 10 points and 14 rebounds, but she shot just 3-of-17 from the field.
This is the first time a team has won back-to-back WNBA titles since the Los Angeles Sparks in 2002. It is also the Aces’ second championship in franchise history.
A’ja Wilson, the WNBA Finals MVP, wore a at a M’VPeriodt shirt press conference on Wednesday. The shirt, which is a collaboration between M’Vixen and Period, is a bold statement in support of menstrual equity.
Wilson, who is a vocal advocate for women’s rights, said she wore the shirt to raise awareness of the challenges that people who menstruate face. “I want to use my platform to help people who are struggling with menstruation,” she said. “I think it’s important that we talk about this issue and work to make it easier for everyone to access menstrual products.”
Wilson’s decision to wear the shirt was met with praise from fans and advocates. Many people tweeted their support for her, and some even said that they were inspired to donate to Period.
The M’VPeriodt shirt is a powerful symbol of the fight for menstrual equity. It is a reminder that menstruation is a normal and natural part of life, and that everyone should have access to the resources they need to manage their menstrual cycle.
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