Can the Aces keep up the momentum against the Mystics?

In their second game of their back-to-back at home, the Las Vegas Aces (7-7) take on the Washington Mystics (6-8) on Thursday, June 26 at 7pm PT at the Michelob ULTRA Arena.

The Aces are coming off an 85-59 blowout against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night where the Aces looked confident and cohesive.

Aces center A’ja Wilson became the fastest and second-youngest player to score 5,000 points in her career in Wednesday night’s game. She ended the game with 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks.

Jackie Young is averaging a career-high 18 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Chelsea Gray has averaged 14.2 points per game this season.

The Aces’ core lineup of Wilson, Gray, Loyd, and Young seem to have found their stride up to this point in the season.

The Mystics are led by first year coach, Sydney Johnson. The Mystics have won 3 of their last 5 games.

Like the Aces, the Mystics have added some new faces to their roster this past offseason. They are led by veteran guard Brittney Sykes. Sykes is averaging a career-best 19.6 points and 4.8 assists per game.