The Las Vegas Aces are at home Saturday night as they host the Phoenix Mercury in a Western Conference matchup.
Las Vegas enters Saturday’s game with a 16-6 record after defeating the Portland Fire on the road Thursday night.
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In Thursday’s victory over the Fire, A’ja Wilson led the way for the Aces as she recorded 32 points, 10 rebounds and three assists while Jackie Young added 19 points, four rebounds, 11 assists and three steals of her own.
The Aces will try to grab another victory Saturday as they face off against a struggling Mercury team at home.
Phoenix enters Saturday’s contest with an 8-15 record after losing at home to the Indiana Fever Thursday night.
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Alyssa Thomas led the way for the Mercury in Thursday’s loss as she ended the game with 22 points, six rebounds and seven assists while Kahleah Copper recorded 22 points and five rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Mercury Injury Report: Will Natasha Mack Play?
The Mercury have two players listed on their injury report for Saturday, including forward Natasha Mack.
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Phoenix has ruled out Mack due to a bone bruise in her left foot as she will miss her sixth consecutive contest.
The Mercury have listed Sami Whitcomb as questionable due to left knee injury management and she is in danger of missing her first game since making her season debut in Thursday’s loss.
Aces Injury Report: Will A’ja Wilson Play?
The Aces have two players listed on their injury report for Saturday, though Wilson is not one of them.
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Of course, Wilson returned from a two-game absence due to a right leg injury in Thursday’s victory as she shook off her questionable tag and she will be available once again Saturday as she is off the injury report entirely.
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Las Vegas has listed Dana Evans as questionable due to a left leg injury and there is a chance she could make her season debut Saturday.
The Aces have ruled out Janiah Barker as she remains sidelined while recovering from a right leg injury.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Fire and Aces from Las Vegas at 6:00 p.m. ET on Peacock.
