The Las Vegas Aces suffered a surprising 95-68 defeat to the Golden State Valkyries, marking a troubling trend as this was their second substantial loss of the season. Coach Becky Hammon expressed dissatisfaction with the team's mental and physical effort, attributing the loss to a lack of heart and discipline. The Valkyries dominated through a strong defensive show, with A'ja Wilson, the reigning MVP, struggling to perform. Chelsea Gray noted that this performance doesn't reflect the Aces' typical competitive spirit, highlighting the need for introspection and improvement within the team.
"What is out there, that's not an Aces team we are used to seeing... it's uncharted territory right now that we have not seen this side..."
"It's us being soft mentally and letting people punk us... effort has to come from your heart... that's your head. Right now we not only have a heart issue, but it's [becoming] a head issue."
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