Las Vegas Aces Win Against Dallas Wings After Improving Their Offense
拉斯維加斯 Aces 改善進攻後擊敗達拉斯 Wings
Introduction
The Las Vegas Aces beat the Dallas Wings with a final score of 99-84 on June 25, 2026, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena.
拉斯維加斯 Aces 於 2026 年 6 月 25 日在 Michelob ULTRA Arena 以 99-84 擊敗達拉斯 Wings。
Main Body
This victory came after the Aces struggled to score in a previous game against the New York Liberty, where they only made 43 percent of their shots. To fix this, Head Coach Becky Hammon told the team to be more aggressive and precise. Consequently, the Aces improved their field goal percentage to 53 percent and their three-point accuracy to 44 percent. This strong performance stopped the Wings from winning every game against them this season, as Dallas had won the previous two matchups.
這次勝利是在 Aces 上一次對陣紐約 Liberty 掙扎於得分（命中率僅 43%）之後取得的。為了修正這一點，總教練 Becky Hammon 要求球隊更加積極且精準。因此，Aces 的投籃命中率提升至 53%，三分球命中率則達到 44%。這次強勢表現阻止了 Wings 在本賽季對陣 Aces 的比賽中全勝，因為達拉斯在前兩場對決中均獲勝。
A’ja Wilson led the team with 32 points, while Jackie Young added 20 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Furthermore, Chelsea Gray reached a major career milestone by becoming only the fourth player in WNBA history to record 4,500 points and 2,000 assists. Gray contributed nine assists and scored several key points in the fourth quarter. The team's substitute players also provided great support, adding 31 points to the total score.
A’ja Wilson 以 32 分領軍，而 Jackie Young 則貢獻 20 分、9 個籃板和 6 次助攻。此外，Chelsea Gray 達成了重要的職業生涯里程碑，成為 WNBA 歷史上僅有的第四位紀錄 4,500 分與 2,000 次助攻的球員。Gray 在第四節貢獻了 9 次助攻並得分多次關鍵分。球隊的替補球員也提供了極大支持，為總分增加了 31 分。
On the other hand, the Dallas Wings relied mostly on Paige Bueckers (25 points) and Jessica Shepard (22 points). However, they struggled significantly with long-distance shots, making only 2 out of 21 three-point attempts. Outside of the game, the event included a halftime show by the Aces Academy and the announcement that A’ja Wilson will appear on a Wheaties cereal box, which includes a $5,000 donation to her foundation.
另一方面，達拉斯 Wings 主要依賴 Paige Bueckers（25 分）和 Jessica Shepard（22 分）。然而，他們在長距離投籃方面掙扎顯著，21 次三分球嘗試僅命中 2 次。在比賽之外，活動還包括 Aces Academy 的中場秀，以及宣布 A’ja Wilson 將出現在 Wheaties 穀片盒上，其中包含向其基金會捐贈 5,000 美元。
Conclusion
The Las Vegas Aces now have a seasonal record of 13-5 and will play the Chicago Sky and New York Liberty in their next games.
拉斯維加斯 Aces 目前的賽季紀錄為 13 勝 5 負，接下來將對陣芝加哥 Sky 與紐約 Liberty。
Vocabulary Learning
The 'Logical Glue' Strategy
At an A2 level, you likely use and, but, and because to connect your thoughts. To reach B2, you need "Logical Glue"—words that show the relationship between two ideas without simply adding them together.
1. The 'Cause and Effect' Shift Instead of saying "The coach told them to be aggressive and they played better," the text uses Consequently.
- A2 style: "It rained, so I stayed home."
- B2 style: "It rained; consequently, I stayed home."
- Tip: Use this when the second action is a direct result of the first.
2. Adding Weight with 'Furthermore' When you want to add more information that is equally or more important than the last point, stop using also at the start of sentences. Use Furthermore.
- Example from text: "Jackie Young added 20 points... Furthermore, Chelsea Gray reached a major milestone."
- Why? It signals to the listener that you are building a stronger argument or a more detailed list.
3. The Pivot: 'On the other hand' B2 speakers don't just say "But..." They set up a contrast. On the other hand is used to switch the focus from one group (The Aces) to another (The Wings).
- Usage: Use this when you have two different perspectives or two different subjects to compare.
Quick Upgrade Map
| Instead of... | Try using... | Logic |
|---|---|---|
| So | Consequently | Result |
| Also / And | Furthermore | Addition |
| But | On the other hand | Contrast |