The Las Vegas Aces are gearing up to face the formidable Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis on June 17, but they will do so without their star player, three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson. Wilson is sidelined, missing her third consecutive game due to a concussion sustained during a matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11. She was injured while defending against Dearica Hamby and has not returned to action since.
In Wilson’s absence, the Aces have struggled to find their momentum, managing one win and one loss over the last two games. As a leading figure in scoring (20.9 points), rebounds (9.6), blocks (2.6), and steals (2.0) per game, her absence is significantly felt. Las Vegas stands at 5-5 in the season.
Their coming opponent, the Minnesota Lynx, is currently riding high at 10-1, having recently ended their nine-game winning streak with a loss to the Seattle Storm but rebounding swiftly with a decisive victory over the Sparks. Naphessa Collier, the 2024 WNBA MVP runner-up behind Wilson, is leading the league in scoring with an average of 26.1 points per game.
The matchup promises to be a thrilling contest, with the Aces looking to overcome their current challenges and the Lynx aiming to maintain their top position.
The game will tip-off at 8 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis, and fans can catch the action through WNBA League Pass or local broadcasts on FanDuel Sports Network in Minnesota and Vegas 34 in Las Vegas.
This matchup is a crucial test for the Aces as they navigate the season without their key player and face one of the league’s toughest teams.