RIQUNA WILLIAMS

It was the star-studded starters who led the Las Vegas Aces to their first championship in franchise history on Sunday night at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun were making a patented late push to force a Game 5 back in Las Vegas. Plum hit her for a 3-pointer in the corner to get the lead back, 70-69, and again on an open look the following possession to make it 73-71. It was her 20-foot step-back jumper with 53.2 seconds left — again, assisted by Plum — that essentially called game. That’s why Williams, a 10-year veteran who has spent the last two years in Las Vegas, is called the microwave.

The Las Vegas Aces won their first WNBA championship on Sunday in a Game 4 Finals victory against the Connecticut Sun. Chelsea Gray had 20 points.

Chelsea Gray scored 20 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to their first WNBA title in a 78-71 road win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4.

Chelsea Gray got it done early, and Riquna Williams closed it out as the Las Vegas Aces claimed the first WNBA championship in franchise history. Courtney Williams then made a jumper on the other end before Riquna Williams hit a 3-pointer to give the Aces a 70-69 lead. Riquna Williams hit another triple, before the Sun missed a shot and were blocked by Chelsea Gray. Williams hit a big jumper before the Sun were forced to call a timeout, but the game was all but over by then. Kelsey Plum finished it off with a jumper in the lane to give the Aces a 77-71 lead.

Seattle led 92-90 with 0.8 seconds left in regulation after Sue Bird hit a corner 3. Las Vegas outscored Seattle 18-6 in overtime. Williams hit a 3 with 8.9 seconds left for Las Vegas before Charles missed her foul shots. Wilson put Las Vegas ahead 90-89 with a spinning drive in the lane with 2.2 seconds left. UP NEXTGame 4 will be Tuesday night with Las Vegas looking to advance to the finals.

Jewell Loyd scored 26 points, including Seattle’s final six, and the Storm edged the Las Vegas Aces 76-73 to take a 1-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals.

The Las Vegas Aces have come out of the All-Star break on a roll, winning three road games and scoring more than 100 points in two of victories.

Las Vegas Aces v New York Liberty NEW YORK, NY - JULY 14: Kelsey Plum #10, Jackie Young #0, A'ja Wilson #22, and Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces react from the bench against the New York Liberty in the second half at Barclays Center on July 14, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 108-74. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)The Las Vegas Aces are no stranger to scoring success in 2022. Game highlights from today’s 108-74 W against the Liberty.#ALLIN pic.twitter.com/q1vnBlSoXB — Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) July 14, 2022Vegas wasn't just firing from the hip, either. The quartet of Wilson, Plum, Gray and Williams shot at least 62.5 percent from the field and Plum, Gray and Williams went 10-17 from three.

Kelsey Plum views her improved play this season to just having more time on the court.

1996: The creation of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is announced at a press conference with Rebecca Lobo, Lisa Leslie and Sheryl Swoopes in attendance. Riquna Williams is suspended for 10 games, according to a statement on the WNBA's website. The Womens' National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) said it disagrees with the suspension and is filing a grievance. We will provide whatever resources we are allowed to help Riquna learn and grow from this unfortunate situation," the LA Sparks said in a statement. Williams has been with the Sparks since 2016 after playing four seasons with the Tulsa Shock.