Young took advantage of the Liberty's lapses in defense for a playoff career-high 26 points.
LAS VEGAS — When Becky Hammon asks her assistants which player she coaches the hardest, they unanimously answer . In second and third place, in no particular order, are and . As for the other member of the core four, ? “I just can’t be mad at the girl,” Hammon says. Advertisement After Sunday’s standout performance in the Las Vegas Aces’ 99-82 WNBA Finals Game 1 victory against the , it’s easy to see why Hammon has trouble finding reasons to get upset with Young.
The fact she even got three attempts at the rim in this game was a boon for the Las Vegas offense, and her ability to finish all those opportunities plus earn five free throws was a bonus. It was a complete offensive performance from a player Hammon says is just scratching the surface of her greatness. Liberty coach Sandy Brondello had identified the Liberty’s one-on-one defense as a weakness during the semifinals, and Young exploited that shortcoming.
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