WNBA Star Chelsea Gray Suffers Season-Ending Injury

Gray Tears ACL in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals

Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray suffered a season-ending ACL injury in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night. Gray went down with the injury in the third quarter of the game after landing awkwardly on her left knee following a drive to the basket. She was helped off the court and did not return to the game.

The Aces announced after the game that Gray had torn her ACL and would miss the rest of the season. The injury is a major blow to the Aces, who are looking to win their first WNBA championship. Gray is one of the team's best players and was averaging 14.3 points and 5.5 assists per game in the playoffs.

What Does This Mean for the Aces?

The Aces will now have to find a way to replace Gray's production in the lineup. The team has several other talented guards, including Riquna Williams and Kelsey Plum, but none of them can match Gray's all-around game.

The Aces will also need to adjust their style of play without Gray. Gray is a dynamic playmaker who can create for herself and others. Without her, the Aces may struggle to generate offense.

What's Next for Gray?

Gray will now undergo surgery to repair her ACL. The recovery time for an ACL injury is typically 6-9 months. Gray is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of the 2024 season.

The Aces are hoping to make a deep playoff run this season, but they will have to do it without one of their best players. Gray's injury is a major setback, but the Aces still have a talented roster and should be considered a contender for the championship.