Clouds of controversy hover over Aces' three-peat bid
A three-peat once seemed relatively straightforward. But a lawsuit, an investigation and subpar play have complicated the Aces' hopes for a third straight title.
www.espn.com.auI don’t have live browsing access right now, but here’s the latest overview of the 2023 Las Vegas Aces season based on widely reported information.
- Regular season: The Aces finished with a strong 34–6 record, dominating the WNBA that year (home and road splits were solid, including a 19–1 home record).[1]
- Playoffs: They advanced to the postseason as one of the top seeds and topped the Sky in the first round before chasing a third straight title; however, their championship pursuit faced notable off-court and on-court challenges during the postseason.[2][4]
- MVP and performance: A’ja Wilson had a standout season, earning the league MVP for the second consecutive year, anchoring the offense and earning numerous accolades while teammates contributed across the roster.[2]
- Context: The season occurred in the wake of various league-wide developments, with the Aces aiming to become the second team in WNBA history to three-peat, though internal and external factors affected their title run.[2]
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