The Defending Champs Aren't Defending | Defector
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Kelsey Plum's postgame admission highlights the complexity of analyzing game performance, as even dominant teams can face strong individual efforts that overshadow their own shortcomings.
Head coach Becky Hammon’s comments reflect a critical perspective on the Aces’ defensive struggles, pointing out their need for strong ball pressure and effective rotation to regain their defensive identity.
Despite underwhelming performances thus far, the Las Vegas Aces need merely to return to their established defensive strategies, as they've previously excelled when applying intense ball pressure.
The Aces’ struggles against the Lynx may more accurately reveal the offensive strengths of Minnesota rather than solely deficiencies in the Aces' defense.
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