Plum, Young spark Las Vegas to 100-80 romp over Phoenix

Posted May 21, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson claps with teammates before a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt) The Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Kelsey Plum scored 24 points, Jackie Young added 20 and Las Vegas dominated the third quarter in a 100-80 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday.

Plum sank three 3-pointers and scored 15 in a 38-point third quarter to help Las Vegas (6-1) turn a two-point halftime lead into an 82-60 advantage. Dearica Hamby scored 11 of her 13 points in the pivotal period.

Chelsea Gray finished with 13 points, five assists and four steals as the Aces improved to 4-0 at home. Theresa Plaisance had 11 points and nine rebounds off the bench.

Diamond DeShields topped Phoenix (2-4) with 19 points. Reserve Sophie Cunningham scored 17 and Diana Taurisi added 14 points and seven assists.

The Aces moved into first place with the victory, a half-game ahead of the idle Washington Mystics.

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Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) shoots ahead of Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner (21) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt) The Associated Press

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) reaches to block a shot by Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt) The Associated Press

Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) drives around Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt) The Associated Press

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