Las Vegas Aces Lose First Game of 2026

May 9, 2026, 22:46
USSports

Introduction

The Las Vegas Aces are the champions. They played their first game of 2026. They lost to the Phoenix Mercury.

Main Body

The Aces are a very strong team. They won many championships. Coach Becky Hammon wanted the team to play good defense. She also wanted new player Chennedy Carter to score points. The Phoenix Mercury played very well. They were angry because they lost to the Aces last year. Phoenix won the game 99-66. This was a big surprise for the fans. The Aces did not score many points. They missed many long shots. Phoenix played together better. Alyssa Thomas scored 20 points. New player Chennedy Carter did not play much because her defense was bad.

Conclusion

The Aces go to Los Angeles for their next game. The Mercury go to Golden State.

Learning

πŸ€ Talking about the Past

When we talk about things that already happened, we often add -ed to the action word.

  • Play β†’\rightarrow Played
  • Want β†’\rightarrow Wanted
  • Miss β†’\rightarrow Missed

Watch out! Some words are rebels and change completely. They don't use -ed:

  • Win β†’\rightarrow Won
  • Lose β†’\rightarrow Lost

πŸ“‰ The "Not" Rule

To say something didn't happen in the past, use did not + the simple/present word.

❌ Incorrect: They did not scored. βœ… Correct: They did not score.

Example from the text: "Chennedy Carter did not play much."

Vocabulary Learning

champions (n.)
A person or team that wins a competition.
Example:The Las Vegas Aces are the champions of the league.
defense (n.)
The action of protecting against an attack.
Example:Coach Becky Hammon wanted the team to play good defense.
score (v.)
To earn points in a game.
Example:New player Chennedy Carter did not score many points.
points (n.)
Units of score in a game.
Example:Alyssa Thomas scored 20 points.
long (adj.)
Extending over a great distance or time.
Example:They missed many long shots.
shots (n.)
An attempt to hit a target.
Example:They missed many long shots.
together (adv.)
In a group or with each other.
Example:Phoenix played together better.
next (adj.)
Following in time or order.
Example:The Aces go to Los Angeles for their next game.