Aces capture 1st WNBA championship behind Chelsea Gray's 20 points

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The Las Vegas Aces closed out the Connecticut Sun in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday and picked up their first-ever championship in franchise history.

Behind Chelsea Gray’s 20 points, A’ja Wilson’s double-double and an opportune three-pointer from Riquna Williams, the Aces won Game 4, 78-71, at Mohegan Sun and avoided having to travel back to Las Vegas for a winner-takes-all Game 5.

Gray added six assists and five rebounds to her total. She was 9-of-13 from the field. Wilson had 11 points, 14 rebounds, two steals and two blocks.

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Las Vegas Aces' A’ja Wilson (22) reacts after she was fouled during the first half in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Las Vegas Aces' Chelsea Gray (12) goes up for a basket against the Connecticut Sun during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Williams contributed 17 points off the bench. With about 6:38 remaining in the game, Williams hit a three-pointer in the corner — her fifth of the game — and put the Aces up five points.

Kelsey Plum had 15 points, three assists and three steals. Jackie Young added 13 points with eight assists and five rebounds.

Las Vegas shot 45% from the field and made 10 three-pointers as a team.

Gray was named the WNBA Finals MVP. She averaged 18.3 points and 6 assists per game.

Connecticut misses out on another shot at a WNBA championship. The Sun are 0-4 in Finals history.

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