NEW YORK (Reuters) – 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.
(Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Ken Ferris)
