Final Injury Report for Aces-Valkyries Game 2: Will Jewell Loyd, Dana Evans Play?

The Las Vegas Aces may be without multiple key players in Game 2 of the WNBA playoff semifinals against the Golden State Valkyries Wednesday night.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Oct 7, 2026

Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd dribbles upcourt against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center on June 7, 2025.

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The Las Vegas Aces are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 of the WNBA playoff semifinals.

Las Vegas enters Wednesday’s game trailing 1-0 in the series after losing on the road to Golden State in Game 1 Sunday afternoon.

Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22)

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In Sunday’s loss to the Valkyries, A’ja Wilson led the way for the Aces as she recorded 24 points and four rebounds while Chelsea Gray added 16 points, four rebounds and three assists of her own.

The Aces will try to bounce back Wednesday as they try to tie the series before heading home for Game 3.

Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1)

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Gabby Williams led the way for the Valkyries in their victory in Game 1 Sunday as she ended the game with 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists while Kayla Thornton recorded eight points and 11 rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, one may be without one of their key players due to injury.

Aces Injury Report: Will Jewell Loyd, Dana Evans Play?

Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24)

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The Aces have four players listed on their injury report, including Jewell Loyd and Dana Evans.

Las Vegas has ruled out Loyd due to a left leg injury that she suffered in Game 1 as she will miss her first game of the playoffs.

The Aces have listed Evans as probable and she is expected to return after missing the last five games with a right knee injury.

Stephanie Talbot has been listed as questionable due to a left leg injury and she is in danger of missing her third straight game while NaLyssa Smith will miss the remainder of the season with a left leg injury.

Valkyries Injury Report

Golden State Valkyries center Iliana Rupert (12)

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The Valkyries have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Iliana Rupert, who will miss the remainder of the season due to her pregnancy.

Fans can catch Game 2 of the WNBA playoff semifinals between the Aces and Valkyries from the Chase Center at 9:30 p.m. ET on Peacock.