Aces Rest A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young After Brutal Back-to-Back Travel
The Liberty look to extend a three-game home winning streak as the Aces rest three starters after a difficult back-to-back.
- Wilson, Gray, and Jackie Young sat out Sunday's game against the New York Liberty to rest as the Las Vegas Aces played the second half of a difficult back-to-back schedule.
- Following a 1,200-mile trek from Minneapolis, the Aces arrived at their New York hotel less than 12 hours before tipoff, prompting Aces coach Becky Hammon to criticize the league's scheduling practices.
- Capping a five-game road trip that began in Chicago, the contest aired on ABC with a 12:30 p.m. EDT tipoff, further compressing the team's recovery window after the overnight travel.
- Even without the Aces' top three players, Liberty coach Chris DeMarco said he would not take the team lightly, warning his squad that the absence creates danger and requires extra effort.
- Aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak, the Liberty entered the Sunday matchup against the 22-10 Aces while holding a 19-13 record in the Eastern Conference.
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Aces coach Becky Hammon benches 3 starters in what looks like WNBA scheduling protest in national TV game
Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon sat three starters in a nationally televised WNBA game against the New York Liberty, defending her load management decision after a back-to-back.
Becky Hammon defends load-managing her Aces stars during national TV game
Feb 8, 2020; Sacramento, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon looks on during warm ups before a game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Load management has officially made its way into the WNBA. The Las Vegas Aces announced ahead of Sunday’s game against the New York Liberty that they would be resting their star trio of A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chelsea…
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