Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts | 2024 WNBA Season (September 1)

The Phoenix Mercury will host the Las Vegas Aces at Footprint Center on Sunday. The defending WNBA champions clinched a spot in the playoffs with their latest 83-72 win against the Atlanta Dream. On the contrary, the Mercury are still on their quest for a playoff position.

The Aces have not been the same dominant force they were before the Olympic break. Since the season resumed, they have struggled to secure a strong footing and win games. Although they are the fourth team in the WNBA standings, they have lost four out of their last seven games since the break ended.

The Mercury are not on a great run of form either, as they are currently on a two-game losing streak, with their latest loss coming via the Minnesota Lynx with a final score of 89-76. Phoenix had started the season strong, winning three games after losing in the opening matchup. However, midway through the season, the team started to struggle with consistency.

At this point, Las Vegas will try to get back its rhythm as a team and prepare for the postseason games, which should be its higher priority given that it is aiming for a three-peat.

Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Phoenix Mercury's starting lineup and depth chart

Rebecca Allen remains out of the Mercury lineup because of a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Charisma Osborne will also be out because of a lower leg injury. The fans can expect coach Nate Tibbetts to make some changes to the rotations, but the core should remain the same.

Here are the expected starting five for the Phoenix Mercury against the Aces on Sunday:

G- Natasha Cloud, G- Diana Taurasi, G- Kahleah Cooper, F- Monique Billings and C- Brittney Griner.

Here is a depth chart for Phoenix:

Guards	Forwards	Centers
Natasha Cloud	Rebecca Allen	Brittney Griner
Sophia Cunningham	Kahleah Cooper
Charisma Osborne	Mikiah Herbert Harrigan
Sug Sutton	Natasha Mack
Diana Taurasi

Las Vegas Aces' starting lineups and depth chart

The Aces have a healthy roster, and only Jackie Young is listed to be on a day-to-day status. Having made the playoffs, coach Becky Hammon could rest some players or reduce their game time to save them for the postseason.

Here are the expected starting five for the Aces:

G- Kelsey Plum, G- Jackie Young, G- Chelsea Gray, C- Megan Gustafson and C- A'ja Wilson.

Here is a depth chart for Las Vegas:

Guard	Forward	Center
Kelsey Plum	Jackie Young	A'ja Wilson
Tiffany Hayes	Kiah Stokes	Megan Gustafson
Jackie Young	Alysha Clark	Kiah Stokes
Kate Martin
Sydney Colson

Where to watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces?

The game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces is scheduled to tip-off at 4 p.m. ET and will broadcast on Arizona's Family 3TV/Arizona's Family Sports, ESPN Las Vegas and Silver State Sports and Entertainment Network.

Fans who want to catch the action on a livestream can tune in to Mercury Live. Additionally, those with a WNBA pass subscription can also watch the game once it ends.