Las Vegas Aces Get Embarrassed In Historical Fashion, Is Becky Hammon Now On The Hot Seat?
- Pre Game Sports
- Aug 2
- 2 min read
Historic Collapse: Las Vegas Aces Lose 111–58 to Lynx in Record Rout
Saturday, August 2 was a low point in Las Vegas Aces history: the Minnesota Lynx pummeled Las Vegas 111–58, setting a new WNBA record for the largest margin of victory on the road at 53 points.
Kayla McBride was lights-out—hitting 8-for-8 from beyond the arc in the first half, a WNBA-record performance en route to 24 points.
A’ja Wilson was held to just 10 points on a dismal 4-for-11 shooting night. She was one of only two Aces to score in double figures.
Minnesota shot 59.2% overall with 17 makes from three, while Las Vegas struggled at 34.3% and collapsed under defensive pressure.
With starters pulled early, this wasn’t just a loss—it was a dismantling by an elite team standing in contrast to a season spiraling out of control.
Should Coach Becky Hammon be on the Hot Seat
Criticism of Coach Becky Hammon has reached a fever pitch after this shellacking—Aces fans and analysts alike are questioning her leadership and inability to adjust amid season-long struggles.
Early in the year, Hammon admitted the team still needed to form “habits and identities” post-roster overhaul, citing poor bench production and mental softness.
This season has featured multiple blowouts—a stark departure from past years: A 53 pt loss, 31 pt, two 27 pt losses and another 20 pt to round out the lack of competitiveness. Many see this as a sign of players checking out.
Questions now swirl: Does Hammon still have the locker room? Can she find answers with summer winding down? The Aces must rise—or probably face serious offseason reckoning. Luckily, they have a quick turnaround with another home game tomorrow vs the Golden State Valkyries.
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