The Las Vegas Aces are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the New York Liberty in an interconference showdown.
Las Vegas enters Sunday’s game with a 22-10 record after losing on the road to the Minnesota Lynx Saturday afternoon.
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In Saturday’s loss to the Lynx, Jackie Young led the way for the Aces as she recorded 23 points and five assists while Nalyssa Smith added 14 points, 11 rebounds and four assists of her own.
The Aces will try to bounce back Sunday as they face off against the Liberty in a tough road matchup.
New York enters Sunday’s contest with a 19-13 record after defeating the Seattle Storm at home Wednesday night.
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Breanna Stewart led the way for the Liberty in Wednesday’s victory as she ended the game with 28 points and eight rebounds while Jonquel Jones recorded 14 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Aces Injury Report: Will A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young Play?
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The Aces have six players listed on their injury report for Sunday, including A’ja Wilson and Young.
Las Vegas has ruled out Wilson due to rest as the team will elect to sit her in the second game of their back-to-back.
The Aces have also ruled out Young and Chelsea Gray due to rest as they will also sit out the second game of their back-to-back.
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus has also been ruled out as she remains sidelined while recovering from a concussion while Janiah Barker will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injury.
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Justine Pissott has been listed as available as she will return from a one-game absence due to a right leg injury.
Liberty Injury Report: Will Satou Sabally Play?
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The Liberty have two players listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Satou Sabally and Leonie Fiebich.
New York has ruled out Sabally due to a concussion that has sidelined her since June 25 and there is still no timetable for her return.
The Liberty have also ruled out Fiebich due to a left foot injury that has kept her out since July 7.
Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Aces and Liberty from Barclays Center at 12:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
