Overcoming the Chicago Sky’s best shot during an unusually-early Sunday morning tipoff may have required a walk-off game-winner from their two-time Most Valuable Player. Though, as Megan Gustafson’s shooting in the third quarter would confirm, the Las Vegas Aces’ penchant for hitting big-time shots in timely moments had begun even beforehand. Crucial in waking Las Vegas — who misfired on 10 straight 3-pointers to begin the game — from its deep-range slumber, the smooth-shooting center provides much-needed momentum, punishing Chicago’s decision to overhelp by draining her second catch-and-shoot triple in a row. The sixth-year veteran found fire particularly in the final half, scoring all 13 of her points over that frame (on five-of-eight shooting), joined by four rebounds and three 3-pointers in 23 minutes. Complementing her triples with soft-touch floaters and effort on both ends, Gustafson helped Las Vegas hold off a furious late-game comeback attempt for a win on August 25, 2024. · Aug 25, 2024