Loyd has breakout game in Aces' victory over Wings after slow start this season
LAS VEGAS — This is the Jewell Loyd the Aces traded for in January , the addition Las Vegas counted on to remain a WNBA championship contender.
She scored 21 points, including a 3-pointer with 28.3 seconds left that put the Aces ahead for good, in their 88-84 victory over Dallas on Friday night.
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