The Dallas Wings head to the Michelob ULTRA Arena on Thursday (Sep. 19) to take on the Las Vegas Aces, in what will be the final regular season game for both teams this 2024 WNBA season. A win vs the Wings will ensure Las Vegas clinch the No. 3 seed, assuming the Connecticut Sun lose their final game against the Chicago Sun.
The Aces will fancy their chance against the Wings, who have lost eight on the bounce. The hosts are on a four-game winning streak and will look to end their regular campaign on a high. That said, reports indicate that the Aces will be resting their starters A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray for the final clash.
Rookie Kate Martin is expected to enjoy extended minutes in the new-look Las Vegas Aces unit with Alysha Clark, Tiffany Hayes, Sydney Colson, and Kiah Stokes also getting ample game time.
Where to watch Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces? Date, time, streaming options, and more
Tip-off between the two teams is slated for 10 pm EST at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. Local coverage will be on Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network and Bally Sports SW. The game is also available to stream on the WNBA App with a subscription to the WNBA League Pass.
Player to watch out for: Kate Martin
Kate Martin's time to shine comes on Thursday night as the young Aces rookie will either slot in at point or as shooting guard if the Aces indeed rest their big guns. While she doesn't have massive numbers to show, the former Iowa Hawkeyes guard is what the Aces team filled with superstars needs — a role player going about her business efficiently.
Martin has mostly featured in small-ball lineups this season. Her highlight outing came against the LA Sparks, where she made 13 points, and nailed all of her three-pointers. Her defense has been underrated, and the rookie has shown how good she can be when denying her opponents the chance to score.
The Las Vegas Aces will surely be impressed by Kate Martin's contributions in her maiden year in the WNBA. 2.4 points and 1.5 rebounds might appear less, but she is one of those guards who does what the numbers don't always show — high game awareness and hustle.