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Aces travel to the Windy City to take on the Sky

© Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

On Thursday, The Las Vegas Aces will be taking on the Chicago Sky for the first time this season. The game will be televised on Prime Video starting at 4 pm.

The Sky have won their last two games and four of their last ten, while the Aces have won two straight games and are 5-5 in their last ten.

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One key to watch in this game is gonna be the rebounding battle as this game features two of the best rebounders in the WNBA with Angel Reese and A’ja Wilson. Angel Reese enters this game second in rebounding, averaging 11.1 per game, while A’ja leads the league with 11.6 per game. Another important factor to consider in the match-up is team rebounding, as the Aces are the second best defensive rebounding team, averaging 28.2 rebounds per game, while the Sky are the best offensive rebounding team, averaging 11.3 per game.

As for players to watch the Sky have a balanced attack with four players averaging double figures led by Marina Mabrey averaging 14.5 points per game. Angel Reese averages a double double and is coming off her best game of the season, where she scored 25 points and 16 rebounds, while also looking to extend her double-double streak to nine consecutive games. The Sky also have rookie center Kamilla Cardoso, who is averaging 9.3 points and 7.2 rebounds after having her best game of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the previous game.

Kelsey Plum, a player to watch on the Aces, has been heating up in recent games, scoring 18 points and dishing out four assists. This is because of Chelsea Gray’s return, which has allowed Kelsey Plum to revert to her natural position off the ball rather than playing point guard.

Another player on the Aces to watch for is Alysha Clark, who was moved back to the bench and has scored in double figures in three consecutive games. Clark scored 11 points off the bench against the Sun, going 4-6 from the field and 3-5 from three. The Aces bench production will be crucial all season long, since having that depth allows the starters to rest.

A’ja Wilson, who was selected Western Conference Player of the Week last week, will aim to extend her 20-point game streak to 20 games against the Sky. Wilson was nominated for three ESPY Awards, along with the Aces for Best Team.

 

 

 

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