The WNBA Playoffs have delivered yet another nail-biting series, and the rivalry between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces is spicier than a jalapeño-infused three-pointer! With Game 4 just around the corner, fans are biting their nails as if they’re the ones facing a buzzer-beater. The Liberty are leading the series 2-1, and with just one more win, they could send the reigning champs, the Las Vegas Aces, packing—back to Sin City for an early vacation.
The Liberty’s Starting Lineup: Rolling the Dice, or Sticking to the Plan?
The New York Liberty strutted into the semifinals with the swagger of a team that knows it has something special. Game 1 and Game 2 were theirs for the taking, but they fumbled Game 3, losing by a mere whisker (or in WNBA terms, a botched rebound). Despite that setback, Coach Sandy Brondello’s squad isn’t exactly hitting the panic button just yet. Instead, they’re doubling down on their starting five: Sabrina Ionescu (the queen of clutch threes), Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Leonie Fiebich, Breanna Stewart (aka “Stewie the Beast”), and Jonquel Jones (the towering shot-blocker who probably moonlights as a brick wall).
Liberty’s Depth Chart: A Bench with Some Bite?
Here’s a look at how the Liberty stack up:
- Guards: Sabrina Ionescu, Courtney Vandersloot, Ivana Dojkic, Marquesha Davis, Kennedy Burke
- Forwards: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Leonie Fiebich, Kayla Thornton
- Centers: Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart
Don’t let the depth chart fool you, though. With the Liberty, you never know if the bench will show up and drop a 20-point surprise or sit there like a Netflix subscription you forgot to cancel.
Aces’ Starting Lineup: The Reigning Champs Aren’t Folding!
On the other side, we have the Aces—desperate not to go bust. This game is all or nothing, folks. Their starting lineup will feature Chelsea Gray (the surgeon with a basketball scalpel), Jackie Young (the fearless slasher), Kelsey Plum (the league’s most explosive scorer), Alysha Clark, and, of course, A’ja Wilson (who might as well have “MVP” tattooed on her jersey).
Las Vegas Aces’ Depth Chart: Ready to Roll the Dice
- Guards: Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Sydney Colson, Tiffany Hayes, Kate Martin
- Forwards: Alysha Clark, Kierstan Bell
- Centers: A’ja Wilson, Kiah Stokes, Megan Gustafson, Queen Egbo
This isn’t a depth chart—it’s more like a stacked Vegas casino! But will all those chips stack in their favor, or are they staring at a bad beat?
The Showdown: What’s at Stake?
Game 4 is set to tip off at 3:00 p.m. ET at the Michelob ULTRA Arena, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. If the Liberty win, they’ll punch their ticket to the Finals and send the Aces home with their tails between their legs, ending the latter’s dream of a three-peat. But if the Aces hold their ground, they’ll force a do-or-die Game 5, and we’ll all get a front-row seat to a showdown of epic proportions.
Where to Watch: Pull Up a Chair, Grab Some Popcorn
You won’t want to miss this—Game 4 will be broadcast live on the ABC Network and SN. Got a WNBA League Pass? You can replay all the drama, suspense, and heartbreak (depending on your loyalties) after the game wraps up.
What Happened in Game 3?
The Aces came out swinging in Game 3, turning the court into their personal playground and winning 95-81. They played like a team that just found out their favorite restaurant was closing down—hungry, relentless, and a little bit desperate. They’ll need every ounce of that energy again in Game 4 if they want to level this series.
The Prediction: Will Liberty Seal the Deal, or Will Aces Pull a Vegas Miracle?
As the curtain rises for Game 4, fans are split. The Liberty faithful are confident, already daydreaming of champagne showers and championship confetti. Meanwhile, Aces fans are crossing every finger and toe, hoping their team can pull off a Vegas-style heist and stay alive.
Whatever happens, one thing’s for sure: This game is going to be as thrilling as a half-court buzzer-beater. Buckle up, WNBA fans, because it’s win or go home for the Aces, and the Liberty aren’t in the mood to let them off easy.
Who’s packing for the Finals and who’s packing for vacation? Stay tuned to find out!