The Las Vegas Aces suffered a crushing 111-71 loss to the New York Liberty — but it wasn’t just bad luck; it was strategic. With star players A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young sidelined for rest after a brutal back-to-back, Coach Becky Hammon prioritized long-term health over short-term wins. Traveling nearly 1,200 miles in one day and playing under grueling time changes made this game especially taxing — a schedule even the NBA rarely imposes. With the FIBA World Cup looming, Hammon’s decision to bench her top trio was about avoiding injury, not losing. Now, the Aces return home for a five-game homestand — their best chance to recharge and rebound. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4cda45c77b9479c5

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