Aces Rest Key Players Against Liberty After Tough Travel Schedule

The Las Vegas Aces rested A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young during their game against the New York Liberty on Sunday, following a demanding back-to-back travel schedule.

After losing to Minnesota on Saturday, the Aces arrived in New York late, around 10 p.m., after a nearly 1,200-mile journey. Coach Becky Hammon emphasized the importance of player health and safety, noting the challenges of such a tight schedule.

Sunday's game had an early tipoff at 12:30 p.m. ET due to ABC's programming, which required the team to wake up early and arrive at the arena shortly after their late hotel check-in. Despite the absence of key players, Liberty coach Chris DeMarco acknowledged the potential threat posed by the Aces.