Practical jokes, prank wars and dancing have all played a part in keeping the atmosphere loose for the Aces this season.
After winning the Commissioner’s Cup on the road in Chicago, Aces coach Becky Hammon waltzed into the locker room, White Claw in hand, ready to celebrate. A champagne fountain showered her as she dropped low, dancing with the team circled around her and cheering her on.
When Las Vegas is good, it’s good.
The Aces started the season 9–1, as scorching as the desert heat. Then they hit a lull, at least by their standards, around the All-Star break, giving up four of 10 matchups (constituting half of their losses on the season so far).