The Las Vegas Aces are at home Thursday night as they host the New York Liberty in an interconference showdown.
Las Vegas enters Thursday’s game with a 19-8 record after defeating the Portland Fire at home Tuesday night.
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In Tuesday’s victory over the Fire, A’ja Wilson led the way for the Aces as she recorded 28 points, 14 rebounds and four assists while Jackie Young added 25 points, two rebounds and two assists of her own.
The Aces will try to grab another victory Thursday as they face off against the Liberty in a tough home matchup.
New York enters Thursday’s contest with a 16-12 record after defeating the Los Angeles Sparks on the road Tuesday night.
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Breanna Stewart led the way for the Liberty in Tuesday’s victory as she ended the game with 29 points, four rebounds, seven assists, four steals and three blocks while Sabrina Ionescu recorded 27 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
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.
Liberty Injury Report: Will Satou Sabally Play?
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The Liberty have three players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including forward Satou Sabally.
New York has ruled out Sabally due to a concussion that has sidelined her since June 25 and there is no timetable for her return.
The Liberty have also ruled out Leonie Fiebich due to a left foot injury that has sidelined her since July 7.
Marine Johannes has been listed as questionable and she is in danger of missing her fourth straight game with a left ankle injury.
Aces Injury Report: Will NaLyssa Smith Play?
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The Aces have four players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including forward NaLyssa Smith.
Las Vegas has listed Smith as questionable due to an undisclosed issue and she is expected to play against the Liberty.
The Aces have ruled out Cheyenne Parker-Tyus due to a concussion as she will miss her second straight game.
Kierstan Bell has been listed as doubtful and she is expected to miss her fifth consecutive contest due to a right leg injury while Janiah Barker will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injury.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Liberty and Aces from Las Vegas at 10:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.
