GAME PREVIEW: Aces Head to Phoenix on a 5-Game Winning Streak<\/p>\n
Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 12:38 AM<\/p>\n
PHOENIX (Aug.14, 2025) \u2014<\/strong> The Las Vegas Aces (19-14) are looking to extend their 5-game winning streak on a trip to Phoenix for a matchup against the Mercury (19-12) on Friday, Aug. 15, at PHX Arena. The game, which tips at 7 p.m. PT, will air nationally on ION.<\/p>\n MILESTONE WATCH:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Aces are currently 5th in the league standings, only one game behind the fourth-seeded Phoenix. The Aces and Mercury are at an even 1-1 heading into their third meeting of the season; Las Vegas took home the most recent victory on June 29, 84-81, at Phoenix and the Merc downed the Aces 76-70 in Las Vegas on June 15.<\/p>\n Las Vegas is currently riding a 5-game winning streak, its longest of the season.<\/p>\n Since the Aces winning streak began on Aug. 3, Wilson has led the WNBA in scoring (23.8 ppg) and rebounds (13.8 rpg) to go with her 3.4 assists and 2 steals per game; and Jackie Young<\/strong> averaged a fourth-best 19.2 ppg on 50.7% from the field to go with a fifth-best 5.4 apg.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Since requesting to come off the bench, Jewell Loyd<\/strong> has scored in double figures in 7 of her last 8 games and is averaging 15.5 points in that span \u2014 up from her 10.4 ppg as a starter. Loyd, who has hit 35.1% of her career 3-point attempts, is making a career fourth-best 37.9% beyond the arc and is even more accurate (51.4%) from the left corner 3<\/a>. Loyd\u2019s accuracy in that area helped the Aces combine for 39.6% from that \u00a0corner, which is good for 5th in the league<\/a>.<\/p>\n After shooting 5 of 24 (.208) over a 4-game span from Aug. 2 to 8, Dana Evans<\/strong> has connected on 63.6% (7-11 FGs) the past 2 games and was inserted into the starting lineup on Aug. 13.<\/p>\n Las Vegas, which has led the league in field goal shooting in the paint the past 2 seasons, is shooting a league-high 44.7% (361-730 FGs) in the paint (non-restricted area) \u2014 led by Wilson\u2019s league-best 107 field goals made. The Aces have also been in the top 3 in the mid-range game over the past 4 seasons and are currently 2nd (.410) this season.<\/p>\n The Mercury are 4-5 after the All-Star break, but won 3 out of its last 4 games. Alyssa Thomas<\/strong>, who is averaging 16.1 points, leads the league in assists (9 apg) and is third in the league in rebounds (8.7 rpg).<\/p>\n One addition to the Mercury\u2019s roster is the signing of two-time WNBA Champion DeWanna Bonner<\/strong> on July 8. Bonner, who played 9 games with Indiana, is since averaging 11.9 points and 4.7 rebounds in 24.2 minutes. She enters Friday\u2019s contest averaging 19 points on 47.2% shooting and 42.1% from 3-point land over the last 3 games. Phoenix is 6-6 since Bonner joined.<\/p>\n Per Elias, Sami Whitcomb<\/strong> has scored 87 points from 29 3-pointers when assisted by Thomas this season \u2014 the most amount of 3\u2019s made by a scorer\/assist player combo in 2025<\/a>. Chelsea Gray <\/strong>and Loyd are 2nd on the list as Loyd has scored 81 points from 3-point off of 27 assists by Gray.<\/p>\n LAST TIME(S) OUT: <\/strong>In the previous two matchups, the Aces averaged 77 points, 37 rebounds and 17 assists. The June 15 game, however, saw a season-high 22 Aces turnovers. Rookie Aaliyah Nye<\/strong> is averaging 9 points on 50% field goal shooting and 62.5% from distance against the Mercury this season. Megan Gustafson<\/strong> (lower left leg) was not on the active roster and NaLyssa Smith<\/strong> was signed a day after the second meeting.<\/p>\n UP NEXT<\/strong>: The Aces return home for another 3-game home stand, starting with the Dallas Wings (9-24) on Sunday, Aug. 17, at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The game will tip off at 12:30 p.m. PT and air nationally on ABC. Sunday also marks the \u201cShooting 4 a Cure\u201d theme game as the Las Vegas Aces are once again teaming up with the Kay Yow Fund for a \u201cShooting 4 a Cure\u201d campaign. Fans can pledge money for every 3-pointer made by the Aces during the Cancer Awareness Game.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Las Vegas Aces\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/strong>Kay Yow Cancer Fund\u00a0<\/strong>Turning\u00a0Cancer Awareness into Action<\/strong><\/a>\n
\n LVA<\/strong><\/td>\n PPG<\/strong><\/td>\n OPP. PPG<\/strong><\/td>\n FG%<\/strong><\/td>\n 3FG%<\/strong><\/td>\n OPP. 3FG%<\/strong><\/td>\n REB<\/strong><\/td>\n OREB<\/strong><\/td>\n OER<\/strong><\/td>\n DER<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Last 5 Games (5-0)<\/strong><\/td>\n 89.2<\/td>\n 79.6<\/td>\n 44.9%<\/td>\n 35.7%<\/td>\n 29.3%<\/td>\n 38.8<\/td>\n 12.6<\/td>\n 118.5<\/td>\n 105.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Previous 28 (14-14)<\/strong><\/td>\n 80.8<\/td>\n 83.3<\/td>\n 41.8%<\/td>\n 32.2%<\/td>\n 34.7%<\/td>\n 33.1<\/td>\n 8.0<\/td>\n 103.1<\/td>\n 106.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/strong>Every minute, a woman is diagnosed with cancer\u2014regardless of her\u00a0family history, race, age or socio-economic status. This year, the Aces and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund are shining a light on\u00a0Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a devastating disease that disproportionately affects\u00a0Black women. On\u00a0August 17\u00a0vs. Dallas Wings<\/a>, every\u00a03-pointer\u00a0made by the Aces will represent a\u00a0step forward\u2014supporting programs that improve\u00a0access to quality cancer care\u00a0for\u00a0under-resourced women.<\/p>\n