The Las Vegas Aces are looking to grab a third straight win versus the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at PHX Arena on Wednesday. The Aces looked dominant in Game 2, leaving the Mercury scrambling for answers to avoid a o-3 hole.
The Mercury needed a strong start to set the tone and get their fans going early. Aces guard Jewell Loyd, however, had a different plan .
Loyd, who struggled in her first season with the Aces, came off the bench in the first quarter and provided immediate impact on offense. She exploded for 12 points, all from the three-point distance.
According to the WNBA, the former scoring champion became the first player in finals history to make four three-pointers in the opening period. Moreover, she became only the third player to sink four three-po