Liberty hold off Aces in Game 3 to stay alive in WNBA Finals

NEW YORK : New York Liberty beat the defending champions Las Vegas Aces 87-73 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday, staying alive in the best-of-five championship series after a pair of demoralizing losses on the road.

Forward Jonquel Jones has been the hero of New York’s post-season and the 2021 MVP did not disappoint in front of a sellout crowd in Brooklyn as she put up 27 points with eight rebounds.

The Aces had looked poised for a clean sweep after swatting aside the Liberty 99-82 in Game 1 and 104-76 in Game 2 but could not find their same offensive fire, as guard Kelsey Plum led Vegas in scoring with 29 points.

The two sides will play Game 4 in New York on Wednesday.