The Las Vegas Aces are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the Portland Fire in a Western Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Las Vegas enters Thursday’s game with an 8-3 record after defeating the Seattle Storm at home Monday night.
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In Monday’s victory over the Storm, A’ja Wilson led the way for the Aces as she recorded 34 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks while Jackie Young added 29 points, three rebounds and six assists of her own.
The Aces will try to grab another victory and extend their winning streak to five games Thursday as they face off against the Fire in a tough road matchup.
Portland enters Thursday’s contest with a 6-7 record after losing on the road to the Los Angeles Sparks Sunday night.
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Megan Gustafson led the way for the Fire in Sunday’s loss as she ended the game with 16 points and 11 rebounds while Carla Leite recorded 10 points, four rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, each may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Aces Injury Report: Will Chennedy Carter Play?
The Aces have two players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including guard Chennedy Carter.
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Las Vegas has listed Carter as questionable due to a left leg injury and she is in danger of missing her fourth consecutive contest.
The Aces have ruled out Dana Evans as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from a left leg injury.
Fire Injury Report: Will Carla Leite Play?
The Fire have only one player listed on their injury report for Thursday as they have listed Leite as questionable.
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Portland has listed Leite as questionable due to a left quad contusion and she is in danger of missing her first game since May 18.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Aces and Fire from Portland at 10:00 p.m. ET.
