Published on: Sep 4, 2022 8:18 pm IST|Updated on: Sep 4, 2022 8:18 pm IST
SEA vs LVA Dream11: We are well into the Semis of the WNBA and this has been a brilliant season in many ways. The series between the Connecticut Sun and the Chicago Sky is tied and the same goes for the Las Vegas Aces and the Seattle Storm. The Aces will visit the Storm here for Game 3.
In Game 2, the Aces finally gave their premier Forward A’ja Wilson a bunch of touches and she responded with a monster 33 points-13 rebounds night, which led to a 78:73 win for the Aces. Stewart matched the fireworks with a 32 points effort but in the end, the Aces were too locked in. Has the momentum shifted to Wilson and co or will the Storm tap in a big effort at home?
Host: Seattle Storm Visitors: Las Vegas Aces Match Timing: 5 September, @ 12:30 AM (+05:30 UTC) Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
Wilson-Stewart match-up
In the first game, the Aces were really off their game, not getting anything going and Wilson put up just 10 shots. In the second game, A’ja was calling for the ball repeatedly and had an aggressive performance. When she is playing like that, the Aces can just spread it out with their elite perimeter play and that is the biggest difference-maker.
For the Storm, only two players scored in double-figures, Loyd shot 2/10 and the backcourt of Bird and Loyd account for merely 14 points. The Aces didn’t play their best game but their 18-11 made free-throws edge gave them a huge edge. Both teams have been highly influential on the defensive end and there is no doubt that the scoring has come down in the Semis. Will it be the same again?
Highest scorer: Breanna Stewart: 28 Highest rebounder: A’ja Wilson: 13 Top assists maker: Sue Bird: 8 Score Prediction: Aces: 80 Storm: 77
Las Vegas Aces Teams News:
Aces Expected Starting Five Two-Way Star Forward: PF: A’ja Wilson Rebounding Specialist: C: Kiah Stokes Veteran Playmaking Guard: PG: Chelsea Gray Sharp-Shooting Playmaking Guard: PG: Kelsey Plum Athletic All-Around Guard: SG: Jackie Young
BENCH: Riquna Williams, Dearic Hamby, Theresa Plaisance, Sydney Colson, Aisha Sheppard, Kierstan Bell.
Seattle Storm News
Storm Expected Starting Five All-Around Scoring Forward: PF: Breanna Stewart Hustle Forward: SF: Gabby Williams Rebounding and Inside Specialist: C: Tina Charles Scoring Guard: SG: Jewell Loyd Veteran Playmaker: PG: Sue Bird
BENCH: Ezi Magbebor, Stephanie Talbot, Ephiphany Prince, Briann January, Stephenie Talbot, Jantel Lavender.
*Stats from Game 1* Breanna Stewart(SEA) Points: 32 Rebounds: 07 Assists: 03 Blocks: 03 Stewart has been in great touch throughout the season and she has been scoring in the ways you can think of, provides electric defense, and is a strong rebounder. I expect her to be in 20+ points, 7-11 rebounds, and 1-2 blocks/ steals range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 40-60
Kelsey Plum(LVA) Points: 18 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 00 Steals: 01 Plum managed to be a big factor on the offensive end in the last game and has given the Aces a huge boost as a premier scorer routinely. I believe she will be in 16+ points and 4-7 assists range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 28-40
Jewell Loyd(SEA) Points: 08 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 04 Steals: 02 For the Storm to succeed, Jewell will have to do much better than shooting 2/10 and she will need to be more attacking. I believe she will be in 13-19 points and 4-6 assists range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 22-34
A’ja Wilson(LVA) Points: 33 Rebounds: 13 Assists: 01 Blocks: 03 A’ja is one of the best players in the league and she was in an amazing touch during the last game as a scorer, rebounder, and defender. I believe she will be in 20+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 1-3 blocks range. She can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 Prediction scenario. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 36-50
Tina Charles(SEA) Points: 17 Rebounds: 09 Assists: 01 Charles is providing great rebounding and supplying a high level of inside scoring lately, playing a vital role in the middle. I believe she will be in 12-17 points and 7-11 rebounds range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 19-34
Chelsea Gray(LVA) Points: 19 Rebounds: 07 Assists: 07 Steals: 01 Blocks: 01 Guard Gray has been doing an exceptional job as a scorer but has been equally effective as a playmaker, upping her play since late season. I believe she will be in 12-18 points and 5-8 assists range, Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-42
(Recommended)
PG: K Plum, B January SG: R Williams SF: S Talbot PF: B Stewart(SP), D Hamby C: A Wilson(PP), T Charles
(Alternate) PG: B January SG: C Gray(PP), R Williams, J Loyd SF: J Young, S Talbot PF: B Stewart(SP) C: T Charles
The series is tied, Wilson-Stewart match-up is cooking, who will take the honors here? A great way to watch this battle is on the WNBA League Pass, an avenue for all the live games and their replays if you can’t watch the game. To witness the highlights, visit the official YouTube channel of the WNBA. To know the scores, news, and stats, visit the official website of the WNBA.
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