Defending champions Las Vegas Aces will be in Washington to square off against the Mystics. The Aces vs. Mystics is one of the two WNBA matches scheduled for Saturday. It will be the first meeting of the season between Las Vegas and Washington.
Las Vegas Aces' start to the season was patchy. The defending champions began with a 6-6 record. The return of veteran point guard Chelsea Gray has helped the franchise turn its fortunes around.
Becky Hammon's team is currently on a 3-game winning streak. A'ja Wilson & Co. are ranked 5th in the league and 3rd in the Western Conference standings with a 9-6 record.
Against a struggling and inconsistent Washington Mystics, the Aces stand a great chance to extend their win streak.
Washington Mystics are the worst team in the league and the franchise is ranked 12th with a record of 4-14 after playing 18 games. Eric Thibault's group has won four of their last six games but suffered a defeat in their last outing in the league. The Mystics were defeated by the Connecticut Sun 94-91 on Thursday.
In terms of the head-to-head record between Las Vegas and Washington, there is nothing much that separates the two teams. In 57 encounters, the Aces have won 29 games compared to the Mystics' 28 victories.
As the two teams from different conferences get ready to face off on Saturday, let's take a closer look at the injury reports.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Washington Mystics team injury reports
Las Vegas Aces injury report
For the Las Vegas Aces, guard Kierstan Bell will miss the game against Washington with a lower leg injury. Apart from Bell, Becky Hammon will have the entire roster available to play on Saturday.
Washington Mystics injury report
For the Washington Mystics, rookie Aaliyah Edwards is listed as game time decision as she is battling back injury. Shakira Austin (left hip), Karlie Samuelson (left hand fracture) and Brittney Sykes (left foot) have been ruled out of Saturday's game.
Where to watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Washington Mystics
The Las Vegas Aces vs. Washington Mystics WNBA game will be played at the St. Elizabeths Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington. The tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT).
Fans will have different options to watch the game live. On TV, hoops fans can watch the game live on Monumental Sports Network, Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network.
The Aces vs. Mystics game will also be live streamed on the WNBA League Pass. A monthly subscription for the WNBA League Pass is available at $12.99, while an annual subscription can be availed for $34.99.