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With the WNBA regular season entering the final stages, with just 11 games to go, the Las Vegas Aces and the Dallas Wings face off in the only matchup scheduled for Tuesday.
The Aces are coming off a return to winning ways last time out on the road against the Chicago Sky, winning 77-75. With the game tied, MVP contender A’ja Wilson hit a buzzer-beater to get the all-important win for the Aces.
With both the Aces and the Seattle Storm tied at 18-11, every game is crucial in the race for the playoffs. The reigning champs can't afford any more slip-ups as they need as many wins as possible in the final 11 games in the regular season.
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The Wings, meanwhile, ended a three-game winless run with a 113-110 win against the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday night. The Wings rallied from a 22-point deficit, including 19 in the fourth quarter and 10 in the final two minutes, to secure the victory.
Arike Ogunbowale and Natasha Howard scored 30 points each, marking only the second time in franchise history that two players achieved the feat in the same game, as per the Wings' website.
Las Vegas Aces vs Dallas Wings: Injury Report
Both teams announced that they boast fully fit squads ahead of the clash. Assuming no knocks are picked up in training, both teams are expected to field unchanged lineups.
Las Vegas Aces vs Dallas Wings: Starting lineups and depth charts
Las Vegas Aces starting lineup and depth chart
Megan Gustafson started in place of Alysha Clark in the last game and had a standout performance, scoring 13 points with 3-5 from 3-point range. She will likely be drafted into the starting 5 alongside the usual starters A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young.
Dallas Wings starting lineup and depth chart
Similarly, Wings coach Latricia Trammell will likely continue with the same starting five that impressed in the victory over the Sparks: Natasha Howard, Satou Sabally, Teaira McCowan, Arike Ogunbowale and Jacy Sheldon.
Las Vegas Aces vs Dallas Wings: What to expect?
Despite coming out on top in the last game, Becky Hammon’s team were far from convincing. The coach will be particularly concerned regarding her team’s lack of creativity, a troubling issue that needs to be quickly figured out before the postseason if they are to win the title again.
As for the hosts, their playoff hopes are pretty much over this season, but there's still time to push for a decent finish. They will be aiming for another impressive win at the College Park Center.
