The Las Vegas Aces are at home Friday night as they host the Chicago Sky in an interconference matchup.
Las Vegas enters Friday’s game with a 14-5 record after losing on the road to the New York Liberty in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship game Tuesday night.
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In Tuesday’s loss to the Liberty, Jackie Young led the way for the Aces as she recorded 31 points and seven assists while Chennedy Carter added 18 points, three rebounds and three assists of her own off the bench.
The Aces will try to bounce back Friday as they face off against a struggling Sky team at home.
Chicago enters Friday’s contest with a 6-13 record after losing at home to Las Vegas Sunday afternoon.
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In Sunday’s loss to the Aces, Kamilla Cardoso led the way for the Sky as she ended the game with 24 points and eight rebounds while Azura Stevens recorded 24 points, six rebounds and three assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Sky Injury Report: Will DiJonai Carrington Play?
The Sky have two players listed on their injury report for Friday, including guard DiJonai Carrington.
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Chicago has ruled out Carrington as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from foot surgery.
The Sky have also ruled out Rickea Jackson as she will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL.
Aces Injury Report: Will A’ja Wilson Play?
The Aces have three players listed on their injury report for Friday, including star center A’ja Wilson.
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Las Vegas has listed Wilson as questionable due to a right leg injury and she is in danger of missing her second consecutive contest after she sat out Tuesday’s loss to the Liberty.
The Aces have ruled out Janiah Barker as she continues to recover from a right leg injury while Dana Evans remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from a left leg injury.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Sky and Aces from Las Vegas at 10:00 p.m. ET on ION.
