Aces Coach Becky Hammon Ejected in First Half of 97-82 Loss to Dream
Atlanta had three 20-point scorers and snapped Las Vegas' six-game home winning streak after Becky Hammon's second-quarter ejection.
- On Tuesday, Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon was ejected midway through the second quarter at Michelob Ultra Arena after arguing with officials regarding a no-call on a drive by Aces center A'ja Wilson.
- The Atlanta Dream secured a 97-82 victory over the Aces, led by Rhyne Howard's 23 points and Angel Reese's 24th double-double of the season with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
- Reese anchored the Dream's defense, limiting Aces star Wilson to 7-of-18 shooting, while telling reporters she focused on letting her "defense lead to my offense" after the recent loss.
- Assistant coach Charlene Thomas-Swinson assumed head coaching duties for the remainder of the game following the ejection, as the Aces struggled to overcome their 11-point halftime deficit.
- Thursday marks the next game for both clubs, with the Dream traveling to face the Los Angeles Sparks while the Aces remain in Las Vegas to host Connecticut.
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Becky Hammon Is Held Back and Ejected After Outburst Against Dream
After being ejected from the game on Tuesday, Becky Hammon made sure to get the final say. On the sidelines following her team’s 97-82 loss to the Atlanta Dream, the Las Vegas Aces coach lost it. When Hammon believed that Dream center Madina Okot had fouled her best player, A’ja Wilson, she lost it. The Dream moved down the court without a foul being called on the play, but they were unable to score after Angel Reese’s shot was missed. However, …
Dream's Angel Reese Got Honest About Bouncing Back From Fever Loss
The Atlanta Dream needed a bounce-back game more than any WNBA team, and they delivered with an impressive 97-82 win over the Las Vegas Aces.Atlanta had three players score 20 or more points in the win. Rhyne Howard led the way with 23 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 assists.It was Angel Reese, though, […] The post Dream’s Angel Reese Got Honest About Bouncing Back From Fever Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
Coach Becky Hammon Ejected As Las Vegas Aces’ Heated Night Ends With Loss To Atlanta Dream
The Blast | Melanie VanDerveer It was a chaotic night in Las Vegas as the Aces saw their matchup with the Atlanta Dream spiral into frustration, capped by head coach Becky Hammon‘s ejection. With Hammon sent to the locker room and the Aces unable to find their rhythm, Atlanta pulled away for a 97-82 victory. Aces Fall To Dream 97-82 The Blast | Melanie VanDerveer Tuesday’s game proved to be a struggle for the Aces who couldn’t keep the pace wi…
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Rhyne Howard scores 23 and Dream beat Aces 97-82. Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon ejected in 1st half
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 23 points, Angel Reese had 21 points and 10 rebounds for her league-leading 24th double-double, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Las Vegas Aces 97-82 on Tuesday night.
Becky Hammon gets ejected for berating a referee
Becky Hammon showed off her San Antonio Spurs roots on Tuesday night. The Las Vegas Aces coach Hammon was ejected from her team’s game against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday. In the second quarter at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., Hammon began berating referee Amy Bonner after a defensive rebound by the Aces. Bonner quickly called a technical foul on Hammon, but Hammon continued to angrily pursue her. Despite being held back by assistant…
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