The Las Vegas Aces are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Phoenix Mercury in a Western Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Las Vegas enters Wednesday’s game with a 10-4 record after losing on the road to the Dallas Wings Monday night.
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In Monday’s loss to the Wings, A’ja Wilson led the way for the Aces as she recorded 18 points and five rebounds while Jewell Loyd added 21 points and two rebounds of her own off the bench.
The Aces will try to bounce back Wednesday as they face off against a struggling Mercury team on the road.
Phoenix enters Wednesday’s contest with a 4-11 record after losing at home in overtime to the Los Angeles Sparks Saturday night.
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Kahleah Copper led the way for the Mercury in Saturday’s loss as she ended the game with 41 points and 10 rebounds while Natasha Mack recorded 11 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, four steals and three blocks.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Aces Injury Report: Will Chennedy Carter, Jewell Loyd Play?
The Aces have four players listed on their injury report, including Chennedy Carter and Loyd.
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Las Vegas has ruled out Carter as she will miss her second consecutive contest as she remains away from the team due to an illness.
The Aces have also ruled out Dana Evans as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from a left leg injury.
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Loyd has been listed as questionable due to an illness while Janiah Barker is questionable with a right leg injury.
Mercury Injury Report
The Mercury have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Sami Whitcomb.
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Phoenix has ruled out Whitcomb as she continues to recover from left knee surgery that has sidelined her to begin the season.
Fans can catch Wednesday night’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup matchup between the Aces and Mercury from Phoenix at 10:00 p.m. ET on USA Network.
