The Las Vegas Aces are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the Portland Fire in a Western Conference matchup.
Las Vegas enters Thursday’s game with a 15-6 record after losing at home to the Indiana Fever on Sunday night.
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In Sunday’s loss to the Fever, Jackie Young led the way for the Aces as she recorded 15 points and four assists while Chelsea Gray added 10 points, four rebounds and six assists of her own.
The Aces will try to bounce back Thursday as they face off against the Fire in a tough road matchup.
Portland enters Thursday’s contest with a 9-12 record after defeating the Seattle Storm on the road Saturday night.
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Carla Leite led the way for the Fire in Saturday’s victory as she ended the game with 20 points, three rebounds and four assists while Bridget Carleton recorded 14 points and seven rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Aces Injury Report: Will A’ja Wilson Play?
The Aces have four players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including star center A’ja Wilson.
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Las Vegas has listed Wilson as questionable and she is in danger of missing her third consecutive contest due to a right leg injury.
The Aces have ruled out Janiah Barker as she remains sidelined while recovering from a right leg injury while Justine Pissot is out as she is away from the team after signing a rest-of-season contract with the Aces on Tuesday.
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Dana Evans has been listed as doubtful and is expected to miss Thursday's game as she continues to recover from a left leg injury, though she appears to be nearing her season debut.
Fire Injury Report: Will Karlie Samuelson Play?
The Fire have two players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including guard Karlie Samuelson.
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Portland has listed Samuelson as questionable with a left middle finger injury, putting her in jeopardy of missing a fourth consecutive contest.
The Fire have ruled out Sania Feagin due to a left knee injury as she will miss her fifth straight game.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Aces and Fire from Portland at 10 p.m. ET.
