WNBA Finals 2022: Aces take first game of series 

A'ja Wilson starred in the opener of five-game series as Las Vegas and Connecticut both target their first ever WNBA title.

2 minBy Olympics.com. Created on 11 September 2022.
Brionna Jones #42 of the Connecticut Sun guards A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in game one of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs finals
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Las Vegas Aces won game one of the WNBA Finals 2022 on Sunday (11 September) as they edged the Connecticut Sun 67-64 on the back of a stand-out performance from A'ja Wilson.

Wilson scored 24 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, executed four blocks and pulled off two steals.

The recently-awarded league MVP and Defensive Player of the Year led her team to the crucial victory as they look to capture the top women's basketball trophy on the planet for the first time.

WNBA Finals 2022 full schedule of games

All times are ET (GMT -4).

Sunday 11 September 2022, from 15:00 ET - Game 1: Sun at Las Vegas Aces

Tuesday 13 September 2022, from 21:00 ET - Game 2: Sun at Las Vegas Aces

Thursday 15 September 2022, from 21:00 ET - Game 3: Las Vegas Aces at Sun

Sunday 18 September 2022, from 16:00 ET - Game 4 (if required): Las Vegas Aces at Sun

Tuesday 20 September 2022, from 21:00 ET - Game 5 (if required): Sun at Las Vegas Aces

How to watch WNBA Finals 2022 between Aces and Sun

In the USA, games are live on ABC and ESPN. ABC will broadcast Game 1, with ESPN showing all remaining games on TV and their livestreaming services, and coverage also available via YouTubeTV.

Regional broadcasters in other parts of the world will show games live on television and via digital livestreaming. Further information is on the WNBA website.

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