WNBA Game Preview: Las Vegas Aces (13-13) vs. Los Angeles Sparks (11-14)

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Matchup Breakdown

The Las Vegas Aces (13-13) travel to face the surging Los Angeles Sparks (11-14) in a Western Conference showdown with playoff implications. The Sparks are riding a five-game win streak, while the Aces aim to build momentum after snapping a two-game skid with a dominant win over Dallas.

Team Comparison

CategoryLas Vegas AcesLos Angeles Sparks
Record13-13 (6-9 Away)11-14 (3-8 Home)
Points Per Game81.3 (8th in WNBA)85.0 (3rd in WNBA)
Field Goal %41.8%45.8%
3PT Shooting %32.5%35.7%
Rebounds Per Game33.433.0
Assists Per Game17.020.6
Turnovers Per Game12.614.8
Opponent PPG Allowed82.687.3

Key Players to Watch

Las Vegas Aces

A’ja Wilson – 22.0 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 2.4 BPG; elite two-way force and MVP candidate

Jackie Young – 16.6 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 4.1 APG; explosive scorer with deep range

Chelsea Gray – 11.7 PPG, 4.3 APG; floor general with clutch instincts

Los Angeles Sparks

Kelsey Plum – 20.1 PPG, 5.9 APG; dynamic scorer and playmaker

Dearica Hamby – 17.6 PPG, 8.0 RPG; interior anchor with high efficiency

Rickea Jackson – 13.6 PPG; rising star with scoring versatility

Injury Watch

Aces: Cheyenne Parker-Tyus and Kiah Stokes are out

Sparks: Cameron Brink expected to return after year-long ACL recovery

Recent Form & Trends

Aces: 2-3 in last 5; struggling on the road with spacing issues

Sparks: 5-0 in last 5; averaging 90.6 PPG and shooting 49.4% from the field

Tactical Matchups

Wilson vs. Hamby: Battle of elite bigs; Wilson’s physicality vs. Hamby’s finesse

Plum vs. Gray: Former teammates now rivals; perimeter scoring will be pivotal

Brink’s Return: Sparks gain rim protection and high-post passing

GAME ODDS

Las Vegas Aces                  – 2.5

Los Angeles Sparks          174.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, July 28, 2025

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