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After a small wrinkle early in the 2025 season on the road, the Las Vegas Aces (1-1) take on the Washington Mystics (2-1) in their home opener on Friday night.
In a pre-game ceremony, Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd, A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young will be presented with commemorative rings from USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley, celebrating their leading the USA to Olympic gold last summer in Paris.
The Aces hit a slight bump in the road in their season opener against the New York Liberty.
A’ja Wilson leads the team, averaging 26.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. Leading the offensive charge is Jackie Young, who is averaging 16.0 points per game and 3.5 assists per game, Jewell Loyd with 12.5 points per game and Chelsea Gray with 12.0 points per game and 4.0 assists per game.
The Aces are shooting 36.2% from the floor overall and hitting on the same percentage from 3-point range.
After an 0-12 start to an eventual 14-26 season in 2024, the Washington Mystics have had a positive upswing to start the 2025 season.
The Mystics have an almost completely new roster, opened with a 2-0 record before dropping a close 76-74 game to Golden State in their third game of the season.
The Mystics are led by veteran guard Brittney Sykes, who is averaging career-bests of 26.3 points per game and 5.0 assists per game, while also shotting 42.3% from the floor.
The Aces hold a 32-28 regular season edge over Washington and have won the last four meetings and 6 of the past 10.
The teams will meet up three more times over the course of the season, June 26 in Las Vegas and July 10 and Aug. 23 in Washington
The game, which tips at 7 pm PT, will air on ION and Vegas 34.
