In a thrilling matchup, Sabrina Ionescu led the New York Liberty to an 88-84 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, scoring 24 points and giving the Liberty a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-five semi-final series. The Aces, the reigning champions, now find themselves on the brink of elimination as they prepare for Game 3 on Friday night in Las Vegas. This is a critical moment for the two-time defending champions, who are looking to avoid being ousted by the team they defeated in last year's WNBA finals. Historically, no team has ever come back from a 2-0 deficit to win a best-of-five playoff series in WNBA history, with the only exception being the Phoenix Mercury, who managed to force a Game 5 against the Seattle Storm in 2018. As the series continues, all eyes will be on the Aces to see if they can turn the tide and keep their championship hopes alive.