Matchup: New York Liberty vs Las Vegas Aces
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Michelob ULTRA Arena will host an exciting matchup between the Las Vegas Aces (18-14) and the New York Liberty (20-11) this Wednesday.
The Liberty recently faced off against the Minnesota Lynx, suffering a defeat with a scoreline of 83-71. New York recorded a shooting percentage of 42.4% (28 of 66) and made 8 of 24 attempts from beyond the arc. At the foul line, the Liberty converted 7 of their 9 opportunities, translating to a 77.8% success rate. On the rebounding front, they secured 33 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass. Additionally, New York tallied 21 assists while forcing the Lynx into 10 turnovers and making 5 steals. Defensively, they allowed Minnesota a shooting percentage of 48.6% on 34 of 70 attempts. The Lynx contributed 9 assists and came up with 11 steals, alongside grabbing 32 rebounds (9 offensive, 23 defensive) and recording 6 blocks. Minnesota finished shooting 62.5% from the free throw line, hitting 5 of 8 attempts, and were successful on 10 out of 21 shots from three-point range.
Natasha Cloud stood out in the game, netting 14 points on 6 of 11 shooting. Over 30 minutes on the court, she also collected 6 rebounds and dished out 5 assists, finishing with an impressive shooting mark of 54.5%.
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New York enters this matchup with an overall record of 20-11. They average 13.2 turnovers per game, while committing 16.6 personal fouls per outing. The Liberty are grabbing an average of 34.2 rebounds per game and have racked up 681 assists this season, ranking them third in the league for assists. From three-point range, the team shoots at 35.2% (300 of 852) and boasts an impressive free throw rate of 84.2%. On offense, they average 86.4 points per game (second in the WNBA), hitting 45.3% from the field. Defensively, the Liberty force opponents into 13.7 turnovers per game and draw 17.4 fouls. They rank eighth in the league for assists allowed, having conceded 630 so far this season. Opponents shoot 42.0% against them (426 of 539), and New York surrenders an average of 36.4 rebounds per game. They permit a three-point shooting rate of 31.6% and rank seventh for points allowed per game, giving up 80.9.
In their latest contest, the Las Vegas Aces secured a victory over the Connecticut Sun, ending with a 94-86 scoreline. The Aces amassed 29 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards, totaling 40 for the game. They committed 15 turnovers while achieving 8 steals. The Sun’s 20 fouls sent the Aces to the free throw line 21 times, from which they converted 16, resulting in a 76.2% conversion rate. Las Vegas managed 8 of 25 attempts from three (32.0%) and finished the game shooting 35 of 71 from the field for a percentage of 49.3%. The Aces allowed the Sun to shoot 36 of 70, which equated to a shooting efficiency of 51.4%. Connecticut managed to shoot 38.7% from three-point territory, converting 12 out of 31 attempts, while the Aces were 100% on their only two free throw attempts.
A’ja Wilson was instrumental for the Aces, scoring 32 points with 20 rebounds in her 37 minutes on the court, while shooting 52.0% (13 of 25) from the field and contributing 5 assists.
Las Vegas holds a record of 18-14 this season. The Aces average 17.4 personal fouls per game and maintain an 82.0% success rate from the free throw line. They register an assist rate of 18.1 per game (ranked 12th in the league) while turning the ball over 12.8 times. With 2,625 points scored this year (averaging 82.0 per game), Las Vegas pulls down an average of 33.8 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot 42.3% from the field, placing them ninth in the league. Defensively, the Aces rank ninth in the league for points allowed per game (82.9), forcing 12.5 turnovers while giving up 44.3% shooting from opponents (9th in the WNBA). They allow 33.9% shooting from three-point range, with their opponents making 81.2% of their free throws. Las Vegas surrenders an average of 20.7 assists and 35.2 rebounds per game, both of which rank them ninth in the WNBA.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA showdown?
Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Bet on New York
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