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The Las Vegas Aces have been eliminated from the WNBA playoffs after a 87-77 overtime loss to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3. With a 2-4 recent record and a 3rd place standing in the Western Conference Division, the defending champions face a critical offseason. Analysts discuss the impact of injuries to NaLyssa Smith and Iliana Rupert on the team's frontcourt depth.

Key players discussed include A'ja Wilson, who led the Aces with 21 points and 10 rebounds in the elimination game, and Chelsea Gray, who contributed 5 assists. The Valkyries' Kayla Thornton scored 18 points, while Tiffany Hayes added 4 assists. The episode covers the Aces' strategic weaknesses, specifically rim protection, and their upcoming free agency needs.

Topics include the Aces' power rankings drop, the necessity of signing a veteran big man to support A'ja Wilson, and realistic win projections for the 2027 season. The hosts analyze whether the Aces can rebuild quickly enough to challenge the rising Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream in the upcoming conference finals.

In this episode: Division Standing & Seed Impact · Strengths, Weaknesses & Injuries · Season Outlook & Win Projection.

More Aces coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/las-vegas-aces/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/lv/2026-10-19/transcript.html

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