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When the Las Vegas Aces host the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday night, they'll once again be without their superstar forward A’ja Wilson. Wilson has been ruled out due to concussion protocol following an injury she suffered in the third quarter of a recent home loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. This will be her second straight missed game.

The Las Vegas Aces will host the Phoenix Mercury for a Commissioner’s Cup clash on Sunday. The contest at the Michelob ULTRA Arena marks the first of four meetings between the two Western Conference teams in the 2025 regular season.

Friday's WNBA slate has a pair of contests, with the Atlanta Dream hosting the Chicago Sky at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings taking on the Las Vegas Aces at 10 p.m. ET.

The Aces and the Sparks met on the court again Wednesday night, but this time with a different outcome as the Sparks took the win.

Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd dribbles upcourt against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center on Saturday.

The Las Vegas Aces’ estimated valuation has skyrocketed by 15,400 percent since Raiders owner Mark Davis purchased the WNBA franchise in 2021, according to Forbes.

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