Mapping Magic Johnson?s Territory, WNBA Champion Leaves the Throne to Crown ?Point Gawd? Chelsea Gray

The Las Vegas Aces trumped the New York Liberty by a huge margin of 104-76 during the second game at Michelob Ultra Arena on Thursday. The A?ja Wilson-led team had all guns blazing as their star A?ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum scored 26,24,23 points respectively. However, it was their point guard Chelsea Gray?s finesse that caught all eyes. Gray scored 14 points but was instrumental in 11 assists and 6 rebounds making a WNBA champion leave her crown for Chelsea Gray.

For the unversed, Chelsea Gray is a point for the Las Vegas Aces. She contributed immensely to the Aces’ clinical victory over the Liberty on Thursday. Let us have a look at what the WNBA champion did after watching Gray.

WNBA legend gives away her crown

Following the Aces’ victory over the Liberty, an X account that goes by the name WBB worldwide tweeted in favor of Chelsea Gray post her exemplary performance. The account was also quick to compare Gray to WNBA legend Ticha Penicheiro.

?Always thought Ticha Penicheiro was the best passer I?ve ever watched in women?s basketball. However Chelsea Gray might be the best.. My goodness. #WNBAFinals,? tweeted WBB worldwide.

Penicheiro was quick to react and give away her crown of the best passer. ?She?s better!!! No doubt?.she can have that crown!!,? the 49-year-old retorted.

For the unversed, Ticha Penicheiro is a former basketball player who plied her trade mostly for the Sacramento Monarchs of the WNBA. She is regarded as one of the best point guards to have ever stepped on the hardwood.

With 2600 assists, Penicheiro ranks second in assists only behind Seattle Storm?s legend Sue Bird. Her brilliant performances propelled the Monarchs to bag the coveted title in 2005. Overall, Penicheiro averaged 4.6 points per match with a whopping 5 assists per contest and 2.9 rebounds per game during the regular season.

For her brilliance and playing style, Penicheiro is often compared to the NBA legend Magic Johnson. Johnson was a point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who is regarded as one of the best in history. He is famous for outstanding ball control including his smooth passes usually without looking at the player.

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As per the perspective, Johnson averaged a humongous 19.5 points per match with 7.2 rebounds per game and 11.2 assists per contest. Despite being tall Johnson was trusted to be a point guard and indulge in passing and hence is credited with having changed the game.

Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty by a huge margin of 28 points.

How was Game 2 of the Final?

Their dominant run was quite visible from the first quarter itself when the Liberty could only score 19 points as opposed to the Aces’ 38. The Liberty tried to catch up with the game by displaying a better performance during the second quarter when they pocketed 25 points, and the Aces could only 14. But the game turned in the Aces’ favor when they comprehensively swept the Liberty by having unassailable leads.

Previously, the Aces had also won Game 1.

The third contest between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces will commence at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn on Monday. The New Liberty will have to win the contest if they want to stay alive in the competition.

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Will the Breanna Stewart-led Liberty be able to win this clash, or will the Aces prevail and take home the title for the second time in a row? Only time will tell. But do let us know your thoughts in the comments below.