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The Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces will face off in the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. The Mercury are 7-4 for the season, while the Aces will enter the game with a 5-4 record. The Mercury are coming off a win against the lowly Dallas Wings. The team won five of their last eight games.
The Aces also won their last game against the Wings, following two straight losses against the LA Sparks and the Golden State Valkyries. The Aces are 2-2 in the Commissioner’s Cup, while the Mercury are at 3-2 in the Western Conference of the WNBA in-season tournament.
The Mercury are 1-2 in road games, while the Aces have only lost once in four home games.
Satou Sabally has been the Mercury's engine in their offense, as she leads in points, rebounds, assists and steals with a minimum of seven games played this season. Sabally averages 20.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.
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The Aces are leaning heavily on reigning MVP A’ja Wilson. The bruising center is putting up 20.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 2.6 blocks per game this season.
Wilson is expected to return for the Aces against the Mercury following a one-game hiatus due to a head injury.
Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces injury report
Phoenix Mercury injury report
The Phoenix Mercury will be missing two players in the game against the Aces as Kahleah Cooper and Megan McConnell are both out because of a knee injury. Aside from them, the Mercury’s core will remain intact.
Las Vegas Aces
The Las Vegas Aces will also be missing two players in the game. Megan Gustafson will be out due to a leg injury, while Cheyenne Parker-Tyus will be missing the game due to personal reasons.
Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces predicted starting lineups and depth charts
Phoenix Mercury predicted starting lineups and depth charts
The Phoenix Mercury is expected to field a starting lineup that consists of Kitija Laksa, Monique Akoa-Makani, Sami Whitcomb, Kathryn Westbeld, and Satou Sabally. The team is coached by Nate Tibbetts.
Las Vegas Aces predicted starting lineups and depth charts
The Las Vegas Aces should start Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd, Jackie Young, Kia Stokes, and A'ja Wilson against the Mercury. The team is coached by Becky Hammon.
