A highly anticipated showdown is on the horizon between A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces, and Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty in a rematch of last year’s WNBA Finals, occurring a round earlier this time around.

Both teams have dominated their first-round matchups and are poised to face off in a thrilling semifinal clash on Sunday. The Liberty, with a burning desire to return to the Finals and secure their first WNBA championship, will have to overcome the challenge posed by the two-time defending champion Aces in a best-of-five series set to commence in New York this weekend.

Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon acknowledges the formidable nature of the Liberty as opponents but emphasizes her team’s growth and readiness for the matchup. The Aces, while acknowledging the Liberty’s triumphs during the regular season, are determined to leverage their skills and teamwork to tackle the challenge ahead.

Despite the Liberty’s improvement this season, with notable strides in shooting accuracy and individual player performance, the Aces are focusing on their own strengths and strategies for the upcoming series. Being the underdogs this time due to the Liberty’s homecourt advantage, the Aces are eager to showcase their resilience and determination to emerge victorious.

The Aces encountered early setbacks in the season, notably Chelsea Gray’s absence due to a foot injury sustained in the 2023 Finals. However, they have displayed immense progress in their recent performances, winning nine of their last ten games leading up to the postseason, with a sole loss to the Liberty in that stretch.

On the other hand, the Liberty, led by standout player Sabrina Ionescu’s impressive 36-point game, secured their spot in the semifinals by sweeping Atlanta. They are determined to make the most of the break between the quarterfinals and semifinals to regroup and prepare for the challenging series against the Aces on Sunday.

As the stage is set for an intense battle between these powerhouse teams, fans are eagerly anticipating the thrilling matchups and outstanding performances that are sure to unfold as the semifinals kick off this weekend in New York.