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The Aces conclude their east coast tour against the Mystics
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The Las Vegas Aces finish up their five-game road trip on Thursday, July 10, they take on the Washington Mystics at 4:30pm PT.

The Mystics and the Aces come into this game with the same record of 9-10. Both teams may have the same record, but they are moving in opposite directions.

The Aces have lost three of their last five games. The Mystics on the other hand have won four of their last six games.

The Aces are 1-1 against Washington in the 2025 season. They play their last game on August 23 in Washington D.C.

Since injuring her right wrist, Aces MVP A’ja Wilson will not be playing in Thursday’s game. She injured her right wrist against the New York Liberty on Tuesday and did not return to the game.

In Wilson’s absence, the Aces are led by Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd. Jackie Young is averaging 17.2 points per game, while Gray is averaging 12.7 points per game and Loyd is averaging 10.4 points per game.

The Aces have been provided a spark of the bench the last two games by Dana Evans. Evans has scored 18 and 16 points respectively in both games, bringing her scoring average to 6.2 points per game this season.

The Mystics come into this game after an 81-79 win on Tuesday over Chicago. In the win Shakira Austin led Washington, scoring a team-high 15 points. Kiki Iriafen added 11 points and 10 rebounds.

The Aces must watch out for the speedy Sonia Citron. Citron, in her rookie season is averaging 14.5 points per game and 5.1 rebounds per game.

The Aces are 33-29 all-time against the Mystics and 16-14 on the road.

This article first appeared on Dice City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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