The 2022 WNBA Commissioners Cup Championship Presented by Coinbase
The Las Vegas Aces Claim the Inaugural Title
The 2022 WNBA Commissioners Cup Championship presented by Coinbase marked the second installment of the league's newest competition, and it was the Las Vegas Aces who emerged victorious after a thrilling final against the Chicago Sky.
The Aces dominated the regular season, finishing with the league's best record and earning the top seed in the Commissioners Cup standings. They carried that momentum into the tournament, defeating the Atlanta Dream and the Seattle Storm to reach the championship game.
The Sky, on the other hand, had a more challenging path to the final. They finished the regular season with the third-best record in the league, but they had to battle through the elimination round of the tournament to earn their spot in the championship game. They defeated the Dallas Wings and the New York Liberty to reach the final.
The championship game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout the contest. However, the Aces ultimately proved to be too strong, and they pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
A'ja Wilson led the way for the Aces, finishing with 20 points, 17 rebounds, and 5 assists. Chelsea Gray also had a strong performance, contributing 18 points and 7 assists. For the Sky, Candace Parker led the way with 19 points, while Kahleah Copper added 18 points.
The Aces' victory in the Commissioners Cup Championship is a testament to their dominance throughout the 2022 season. They are a young and talented team with a bright future, and they are now the first team to hoist the Commissioners Cup trophy.
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