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The Las Vegas Aces are leading the New York Liberty 52-44 at halftime in the WNBA Finals. A'ja Wilson has 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Aja Wilson has 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists. Kelsey Plum has contributed 12 points and 6 assists. In the third quarter, the Aces start strong with a 12-3 run, extending their lead to 64-47 with 6:21 left. The Aces dominate the third quarter, outscoring the Liberty 28-13, and maintain control with a score of 80-57 heading into the final 10 minutes. Jonquel Jones has been a standout player for the Liberty, with 19 points and 10 rebounds at halftime. Despite Jones' performance, the Aces maintain a lead of 52-44 at halftime. In the first quarter, the Aces shoot 70% and lead 38-19 at the end of the period. Jones continues to impress with 6 offensive rebounds. The Liberty rally in the second quarter, cutting the lead to as little as 5, with Jones contributing 19 points and 10 rebounds. However, the Aces still hold a comfortable lead of 52-44 at halftime.
Aces outscore Liberty 28-13 in the 3rd quarter and are in complete control, leading 80-57 as we head to the final 10 minutes at MUA.
A 12-3 start to the third for the Aces, six points each for Wilson and Young. Aces lead 64-47 with 6:21 left in the third.
At the half the @LVAces lead the @nyliberty 52-44 @jus242: 19 PTS, 10 REB @_ajawilson22: 14 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST @kelseyplum10: 12 PTS, 6 AST #WNBAFinals | @YouTubeTV https://t.co/CTdVNyB71N
Halftime: Aces 52, Liberty 44. Tale of two quarters as NY closes 12-2 run. 19-10 for Jonquel Jones. Wilson 14, Plum 12. #WNBAFinals
A big 2nd quarter from Jonquel Jones to cut the Aces lead to 8 She's got 19 PTS, 10 REB at halftime (via @WNBA) https://t.co/62anYb7ln8
Aces 52, Liberty 44 at the half. Great rally by New York. Aces only scored 14 in the second quarter.
Halftime: Aces 52, Liberty 44 Big-time response from New York, who cut the lead to as little as 5 thanks to a 19-10 half from Jonquel Jones. Aces cooled down offensively but still shooting close to 55%.
Aces 52, Liberty 44, halftime. The Aces led by as many as 22.
Jonquel Jones has singlehandedly brought the Liberty back in Game 2. She has 19 points, 10 rebounds and NY is within 6 (50-44) in the final minute of the half.
Jonquel Jones is the Liberty's one bright light. She's dominating inside and has 14 points and 9 rebounds. The Aces still comfortably ahead, 50-36 w/3:15 left before halftime.
Jonquel Jones with 14 points and 9 boards in the first half. Thanks, Jonquel.
The Liberty are staying in this because of Jonquel Jones. She has 14 points and 9 rebounds — 7 of them on the offensive glass. Aces still up 50-36 with 3:15 left in the half, but they need an answer for Jones.
Jonquel Jones is trying to drag the Liberty back in this. She's got 6 offensive boards already. #WNBAFinals
End of 1: Aces 38, Liberty 19 Not a typo. Aces shoot 70% in the first quarter, 6 of 10 from 3-point range. A'ja Wilson leads the way with 12, Plum with 9, Young with 7.