The Aces hoped to become the first WNBA team to three-peat in 20 years. Now, they’re on the brink of elimination.

The Las Vegas Aces are currently taking on the New York Liberty in Game 2 of the WNBA Semifinals. The two-time defending WNBA champion Aces already have their backs against the wall. After losing Game 1 by a score of 87-77,

Las Vegas point guard Kelsey Plum put together a subpar performance in the loss, recording just six points on 2/9 shooting from the field and 2/5 shooting from behind the three-point arc. She also had three turnovers to go along with her one assist and two rebounds.

The Las Vegas Aces have been the reigning queens of the WNBA, but their throne is wobbling as they face mounting pressure in the playoffs. After a stellar regular season, the Aces

Breanna Stewart did not forget being mocked after last year's WNBA Finals. Stewart shot just 3-17 from the floor in the decisive game that saw the Las Vegas Ace

That’s what head coach Becky Hammon said after the Liberty showcased a potent offense and stifling defense while outhusting her Las Vegas Aces team during Sunday’s Game 1 semifinals loss.

Sabrina Ionescu scored 24 points and the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 88-84 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series. Game 3 is Friday night in Las Vegas, with the two-time defending champion Aces trying to avoid being knocked out by the team they beat in the WNBA Finals last year.