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Aces’ Overtime Loss Ends Semifinal Run

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 11:51 PM UTC · How we work

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Aces Lose Overtime

The Las Vegas Aces lost to Golden State in overtime, ending their WNBA semifinal run.
Free agent Jackie Young posted career highs of 18.9 points, 6.8 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 48.8% shooting and 38.3% from three.
Coach Becky Hammon said retaining Young is a top priority while the Aces will address their weaknesses.
Injuries to NaLyssa Smith, Jewell Loyd, Stephanie Talbot and Dana Evans hampered the Aces’ defense and rebounding.

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Nakase Announces Foul Policy

Coach Natalie Nakase announced a new late-game fouling policy to protect a three-point lead.
Kiah Stokes accrued two early fouls in the game.
Aminata Gueye recorded her fourth foul by the 8:48 mark after entering as replacement.
The series moves to Las Vegas for Game 3, giving the defending champions a chance to avoid elimination.
Golden State’s intentional foul strategy reflects lessons from a prior first-round loss where they did not foul.

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Aces Lose Overtime

The Las Vegas Aces lost to Golden State in overtime, ending their WNBA semifinal run.
Free agent Jackie Young posted career highs of 18.9 points, 6.8 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 48.8% shooting and 38.3% from three.
Coach Becky Hammon said retaining Young is a top priority while the Aces will address their weaknesses.
Injuries to NaLyssa Smith, Jewell Loyd, Stephanie Talbot and Dana Evans hampered the Aces’ defense and rebounding.

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