LAS VEGAS (Aug. 21, 2025) — The Las Vegas Aces (22-14) are set to host the Phoenix Mercury (21-13) for a crucial regular season contest at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. PT, which will air on Vegas 34 and Prime Video. The Aces, who have won 10 of their last 11 games, are seeking to extend their winning streak to 9 games.

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Fans will have a chance to collect their fourth collectible pin of the season with Thursday’s giveaway — a Jackie Young pin. The pin will be passed out to the first 7,500 fans through the doors at Michelob ULTRA Arena.

PLAYOFF PICTURE: With 8 games left on the docket, the Aces will play 4 of those games at home and 4 on the road. Las Vegas is currently in 5^th place in the league standings with Phoenix currently in the No. 4 seed. The Aces are only a half game behind current No. 3 Atlanta (22-13) and No. 2 New York (22-13). Including Phoenix, the Aces will play 5 games against teams below .500 — Chicago 3 times and Los Angeles — and 3 games against teams at or over .500 — Phoenix, Washington and Minnesota. With a win on Thursday, the Aces will hold the final head-to-head advantage over the Mercury in in case the teams finish with identical records. Including No. 6 Indiana (19-16), 5 teams are within 3 games of each other, making the playoff picture difficult to predict.

LAS VEGAS ACES: The Aces own a 50-55 record against the Mercury, are 23-20 on the road, including winning 13 out of their last 15 outings.

A’ja Wilson, an overwhelming contender for both 2025 M’VP and Defensive Player of the Year awards, is averaging 28.7 points on 50.8% shooting from the floor, 13 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks over the past 7 games. She is also leading the league in scoring and rebounds during that span. During the 7 games, Wilson also has recorded 4 games of 30+ points posted double-doubles in 3 of those 4 games.

Behind Wilson, 2025 All-WNBA candidate Jackie Young is second highest in scoring for the Aces, averaging 16.7 points overall and 17.1 points on 49.5% shooting over the last 8 games.

The Point Gawd Chelsea Gray has dished out 7.2 assists during the winning streak, which is up from her 2025 average of 5.2 assists. She is coming off an 11-assist, 8-point and 7-rebound game against Atlanta and has dished out double digit assists in the past 2 games, her first two with 10 or more assists this year.

Jewell Loyd, who has played a pivotal role for the Aces off the bench during the winning streak, is averaging 14.1 points on 45.1% field goal shooting in that span and scoring in double figures in 9 out of her last 10 games. NaLyssa Smith has also contributed with 7.5 points and 6.5 rebounds during the streak.

PHOENIX MERCURY: The Mercury have won their last 2 games since dropping their most recent contest against the Aces and have won 4 out of their last 6. Alyssa Thomas continues to lead the league in assists (9 apg) and is third in rebounds (8.6 rpg). Satou Sabally leads the Merc in scoring and has scored in double figures in all but 4 games this season. Kahleah Copper, who has missed 16 games this season, is averaging 16 points and 3.2 rebounds.

Phoenix signed guard Kiana Williams to a rest-of-season contract on Aug. 19 and she is averaging 5 points and 1.2 rebounds in 6 games with the Mercury in 2025.

LAST TIME(S) OUT: In the previous contests between the two teams, all 3 games were decided by no more than 6 points. The Aces dropped the first matchup at home 76-70 on June 15, but won the last two on the road, on June 29, 84-81, and Aug. 15, 86-83.

DeWanna Bonner made her first appearance with the Mercury against the Aces on Aug. 15, and she scored 12 points and 4 rebounds and was 5 of 5 from the charity stripe.

Las Vegas is averaging 80 points on 41.6% shooting, 37.7 rebounds,18.3 assists and 5.7 steals against Phoenix in 2025.

UP NEXT: The Aces will head on the road for a 3-game swing, starting at Washington against the Mystics (16-19) on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 12 p.m. PT at CareFirst Arena. The game will be broadcast locally on Vegas 34.