The 2025 WNBA Finals series might well be over on October 10 with the Aces exerting its dominance throughout the series. Becky Hammon employed various tactics to counter Nate Tibbett’s resilient side, and her decisions proved effective for the Aces.
Becky Hammon’s bold strategy paid off as the Las Vegas Aces’ depth stunned the Phoenix Mercury in the opening game of the series. However, the 48-year-old coach employs her special tactic to counter the Mercury’s defensive strategy.
Becky Hammon’s Special Plan Against Phoenix Mercury In WNBA Finals
The Aces Big-3 – A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Grey were Menace for the Mercury defense. Still, over the period, Nate Tibbetts worked around his defensive plans to contend with the offensive trio. That’s when Hammon introduces her ‘kiss of death’ – Jewell Lloyd.
An elite three-point shooter not only disrupts the defensive stand for the Mercury but also opens up spaces for Young and Wilson. Lloyd herself nets important and clutch baskets to make things easier for her side.
A‘ja Wilson opened up on “magical experience” playing alongside Jewell Lloyd, as the two-time champion is capable of leading the second unit as well as fitting in perfectly with the starters for the Aces. In three games so far, Lloyd scored 43 points and had 18 rebounds.
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She is 4/5 from three point land to give her 12 PTS in the 1Q!
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Her 16-point performance in Game 1, three triples in Game 2, and seven rebounds in Game 3 were the difference makers for the Aces, and Becky Hammon keeps her on the floor more than a few starters on the team. The Aces’ depth led Hammon to acknowledge that her team had “the best overall bench that we’ve had since I’ve been here.”
It is her decision-making and quick adjustments that make her a successful coach at the Aces. The former player is now close to winning her third title in as many finals appearances, improving on her incredible WNBA finals record.
Becky Hammon’s Incredible WNBA Finals Record Surpasses NBA Legends
Joining the Las Vegas team in 2021, the former Spurs assistant coach transformed them into a championship squad. She won back-to-back titles in the league and the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.
With a win over the Indiana Fever, she extended her playoff series record to 9-1, which translated to an incredible .900 winning percentage. The number surpasses Spurs’ HC Phil Jackson, the renowned NBA coach known for his unmatched postseason success. Moreover, the Aces HC has lost just two games in the WNBA finals so far, clinching two titles in the process. She is on the verge of winning her third title with a clean sweep against the Mercury.