The Laces BC vs. Mist BC is one of the two games scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, in the Unrivaled Tournament. The matchup pits Mist, led by co-founder and New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart, against a Laces BC team featuring Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride.
Laces BC opened the tournament with an 86-48 victory over Phantom BC. Kayla McBride earned Lite Player of the Game honors, finishing with 28 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Mist BC dropped its tournament opener 80-84 to the Lunar Owls. Breanna Stewart was held to six points but grabbed 14 rebounds and dished two assists. Napheesa Collier, Unrivaled's co-founder, led the Owls with 27 points, 11 rebounds and three assists.
The game is slated to tip off at 9:30 PM EST at the MediaPro Center in Miami, and fans can catch the game via National TV on TNT.
Laces BC vs. Mist BC: Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
Laces BC roster
The Laces' roster combines experience, versatility and dominance. This was in full display in their dominant win over the Phantom BC on Saturday.
The Laces complete roster:
- Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces)
- Tiffany Hayes (Las Vegas Aces)
- Kayla McBride (Minnesota Lynx)
- Kate Martin (Golden State Valkyries)
- Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun)
- Stefanie Dolson (Washington Mystics)
Laces BC predicted starting lineup
The Laces are projected to go with the same starting three that were effective against the Phantom.
Stefanie Dolson (center), Kayla McBride (guard) and Alyssa Thomas (forward).
In the game against the Phantom BC, Dolson recorded 14 points, five rebounds and three assists, while Alyssa came up with 18 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
Laces BC depth chart:
Las Vegas Aces Jackie Young was marked DNP in the game as she is reportedly dealing with a left knee injury. While details of the injury are not fully known yet, the Laces have the option of signing a "relief player" if she is sidelined for an extended period.
The Laces depth chart:
Mist BC roster
Mist BC also fields a talent-filled roster, making it a formidable contender in the Unrivaled League. The team boasts a potent mix of experience, scorers and defensive stability.
The Mist complete roster:
- Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty)
- DiJonai Carrington (Connecticut Sun)
- Courtney Vandersloot (New York Liberty)
- Jewell Loyd (Seattle Storm)
- Aaliyah Edwards (Washington Mystics)
- Rickea Jackson (LA Sparks)
Mist BC predicted starting lineup
The Mists are expected to feature the same lineup that went toe-to-toe with the Lunar Owls in the tournament opener.
Courtney Vandersloot (guard), Breanna Stewart (forward) and Jewell Loyd (guard).
Against the Owls, Jewell Loyd recorded 30 points, five rebounds and one assist. Vandersloot came up with 11 points, two rebounds and two assists.
Mist BC depth chart
The Mist Basketball Club roster is filled with guards and forwards with no recognized center.
The depth chart below: