With 13 postseason appearances in her 16-year career, including four WNBA Finals appearances, there were few big moments Becky Hammon couldn’t thrive in. In an excellent display of speed and body control, Hammon accelerates past tough Detroit Shock defense before gathering from behind the rim and showcasing her patented underhand scoop shot on the game’s biggest stage. Hammon put in 13 points, five assists and two steals in Game 1 of the 2008 WNBA Finals on October 1, 2008.

Becky Hammon

Becky Hammon sinks reverse layup scoop shot in 2008 Finals

A starter for most of her 10-year career prior to joining the Las Vegas Aces, Alysha Clark is acclimating just fine to a reserve role for the loaded reigning champions. The longtime Seattle Storm forward proved she was adept at threading the needle into tight windows as she whipped a bounce pass to a cutting Kelsey Plum for a wide open layup. Clark had a strong showing against the Los Angeles Sparks, tallying eight points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in a 22-minute run off the bench as the Aces improved to 19-2 with a 97-78 triumph on July 12, 2023. 

Alysha Clark

Alysha Clark threads needle with bounce pass for cutter

It took Jackie Young and the Las Vegas Aces all of 26 games to clinch the first 2023 postseason berth. The two-time All-Star and her defending-champion teammates ran their win streak to eight games against the Atlanta Dream as Young made her defender hit the deck with some slick handles along the sideline. With nothing but open space in front of her, Young took her time and coolly buried a stepback 3-pointer for three of her game-high 24 points. She also mixed in four steals and triples apiece as the Aces secured a 93-72 win on August 1, 2023 to become the first team since 1998 to start a season 24-2, clinching a playoff spot with more than five weeks remaining in the regular season.

Jackie Young

Jackie Young floors defender then buries corner three

A little full-court pressure goes a long way. Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces camps out in the passing lane as the Dallas Wings look to inbound the ball, then leaps through the air for the interception. The third-year guard then dishes to a teammate and crashes the net for a put back as the third quarter of their September 13, 2021 contest draws to a close.

Jackie Young leaps to intercept inbound pass, converts bucket

Of all the things the Las Vegas Aces have accomplished over the past two seasons, a triple-double was not one of them — until now. In fact, Chelsea Gray’s August 17, 2023 milestone was the first such feat in the history of a franchise that dates back to 1997. The five-time All-Star put forth a dominant effort against the New York Liberty as she drove strongly to her right before connecting on a foul line pull-up for two of her team-high 22 points. Gray added 11 rebounds, 11 assists and three steals as the Aces secured an 88-75 victory.

Chelsea Gray

Chelsea Gray racks up first triple-double in Aces history

Few can create space with the rock as quickly as Kelsey Plum. The Las Vegas Aces point guard gets her defender out of position with a jab step then crosses over back into a step-back triple in a win over the Seattle Storm on May 18, 2021.

Kelsey Plum

Kelsey Plum directs traffic then pulls up for stepback triple

Whether she's rotating across the floor or using her 6-foot-4 frame and athleticism on the perimeter, there are few shots A'ja Wilson can't get a contest against. Stepping back to respect the speed of a Dallas Wings big, Wilson covers ground in one quick step, getting a hand on the shot and then racing out in transition for an easy fastbreak finish. The Las Vegas Aces star was brilliant on both ends, with 22 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists and three blocks in a 95-79 victory on July 11, 2021.

A'ja Wilson

A'ja Wilson deflects shot, runs floor to rope in outlet pass for bucket

Shadowing Chelsea Gray is an unenviable task – especially with the game on the line. Down a point in the final seconds of an overtime matchup against the defending champion Seattle Storm, the Las Vegas Aces guard hits Breanna Stewart with a series of crossovers before pulling up and knocking down the go-ahead jumper that would seal the victory on June 27, 2021.

Chelsea Gray sinks Storm with game-winning bucket in overtime

With a championship on the line, don’t expect Kiah Stokes to welcome you into her domain with open arms. Chasing the trophy is about sacrifice, especially when you are the only one standing between the basket and one of the WNBA’s most imposing frontcourt players. With her Las Vegas Aces holding both a five-point second half lead and 1-0 Finals series advantage, Stokes — making her Top Shot debut — lets her basketball instincts take over with her team getting closer to ultimate glory. Connecticut Sun star forward Jonquel Jones makes her move into the heart of the lane, confidently rising up for a running layup attempt before being met in midair by Stokes, who times her jump perfectly to earn a tide-turning rejection. The Sun never got closer than five points the rest of the game, and Stokes’ gritty two-point, six-rebound, one-assist, one-block effort helped the Aces pull away for an 85-71 victory and 2-0 series lead on September 13, 2022. 

Kiah Stokes

Kiah Stokes protects the paint with rejection in 2022 Finals

When no lead is ever truly safe, it helps to have A’ja Wilson on your side. After her team’s 23-point lead dwindled to seven late in the third quarter, the Las Vegas Aces superstar helped stabilize the final frame, catching a pass at the top of the key before unleashing a dribble-drive into the lane and spinning around her defender for a key fourth-quarter bucket. Wilson was a force down low, tallying 17 points, 17 rebounds, six blocks, two assists and two steals in the Aces’ 93-83 Commissioner’s Cup Final triumph over the Chicago Sky on July 26, 2022.

A'ja Wilson drops 17 and 17 in 2022 Commissioner's Cup Final

Never shy about reaching deep into her bag of tricks, Las Vegas Aces star guard Kelsey Plum has an offensive skill set that leaves defenders with two choices: watch her score or stop her with a foul. Working a dribble handoff against the Los Angeles Sparks, Plum shows that sometimes neither idea works, using a quick hesitation-spin combination to get into the lane for a contested and-one bucket. Plum was in takeover mode, scoring or assisting on 13 of the Aces’ 20 fourth-quarter points to guide a 79-73 win on June 27, 2022. She dominated to the tune of 29 points, five assists, four three-pointers and three steals.

Kelsey Plum spins past defender for floater through contact

Brace for Liz Cambage to deal damage in the paint but that doesn’t mean you can leave her unchecked out on the perimeter. Slighted by a total lack of coverage out at the three-point line, the 6-foot-8 Las Vegas Aces center cues up and buries a triple before revelling in the moment on her way back down the court. Cambage put up 14 points and eight boards in the June 13, 2021 win over the Dallas Wings.

Liz Cambage

Liz Cambage punishes defense for leaving her open beyond the arc

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