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The Las Vegas Aces hit the road to face the Chicago Sky on Thursday for their first encounter of the season. The last time the two teams played against each other was on Sept. 18 for Game 2 of their first-round series matchup during the 2023 season, in which the Aces clinched a 92-70 victory to eliminate the Sky and advance to the second round.
Ahead of the upcoming game, the Aces are fifth in the league with an 8-6 record. The reigning WNBA champions are riding a two-game winning streak after beating the Connecticut Sun 85-74 at home on Friday. A'ja Wilson led the team's victory charge with her double-double performance of 26 points, 16 rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks.
Meanwhile, the Sky have a 6-9 record and are eighth in the league. They clinched an 88-87 victory against the Indiana Fever on Sunday at home and are on a two-game winning streak. Angel Reese led the Sky to victory with her eighth straight double-double performance of 25 points, 16 rebounds and one assist.
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Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky Injury Reports for June 27
Las Vegas Aces Injury Report
Ahead of the game, the Las Vegas Aces have two players on their injury report: Kierstan Bell (lower leg) is listed as questionable, and her involvement will be a game-time decision. Elizabeth Kitley (knee) is listed out for the season.
Kierstan Bell has only played in the Aces' first contest of the 2024 season against the Phoenix Mercury. Bell has been listed as questionable ever since, and it is unlikely that she will play against the Sky on Thursday.
Chicago Sky Injury Report
Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky have three players on their injury report: Diamond DeShields (Ankle) is probable, and her participation will be a game-time decision. Elizabeth Williams (Knee) and Nikolina Milic (Personal) are listed out for the game.
DeShields played for the Sky in their previous matchup against the Fever on Sunday and is likely to play against the Aces on Thursday. Meanwhile, Williams is out indefinitely as she undergoes surgery for her meniscus tear, which she suffered against the Washington Mystics on June 6.
How to watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky?
The Aces-Sky matchup is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The game will be nationally televised on Prime Video. Furthermore, fans in Chicago can catch the contest on MARQ, while Las Vegas residents can watch it on the Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network.
