A’ja Wilson takes the Las Vegas Aces (1-0) up against the Los Angeles Sparks (0-1) after scoring 30 points in an 89-80 victory over the Mercury. It’s on Saturday, May 18, 2024, starting at 3:00 PM ET. Want to stream this matchup? Read on for all the info you need, including how to watch on FuboTV.
How to Watch Aces vs. Sparks
- Game Day: Saturday, May 18, 2024
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV: ABC (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Arena: Michelob ULTRA Arena
- Live Stream on Fubo: Start your free trial today!
Key Stats for Aces vs. Sparks
- Last year, the Aces put up 92.8 points per game, 12.3 more points than the 80.5 the Sparks allowed.
- Las Vegas went 33-1 last season when scoring more than 80.5 points.
- The Aces posted 94.4 points per game last season in home games, which was 3.1 more points than they averaged on the road (91.3).
- The Sparks scored only 1.4 fewer points per game last year (78.9) than the Aces allowed their opponents to score (80.3).
- Los Angeles put together an 11-5 record last season in games when it scored more than 80.3 points.
- In 2023, the Sparks averaged 0.5 fewer points per game at home (78.7) than on the road (79.2).
Aces Players to Watch
- Wilson paced the Aces with 22.9 points per contest (third in league) and 9.5 rebounds (second in league) last year, while also averaging 1.6 assists.
- Chelsea Gray paced the Aces at 7.3 assists per game last season, while also posting 4.0 rebounds and 15.3 points. She was third in the WNBA in assists.
- Jackie Young averaged 17.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest last year. At the other end, she delivered 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Kelsey Plum put up 18.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game last year, shooting 47.5% from the floor and 38.9% from beyond the arc with 2.4 made 3-pointers per game (sixth in league).
- Alysha Clark posted 6.7 points, 1.1 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game last year.
Sparks Players to Watch
- Dearica Hamby averaged a team-high 5.9 rebounds per game last season. She also averaged 8.9 points and 1.8 assists, shooting 43.1% from the field.
- Monique Billings posted 4.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest last year. Defensively, she averaged 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Layshia Clarendon averaged a team-leading 3.4 assists per game last year. They also posted 11.1 points and 3.0 rebounds, shooting 49.7% from the floor.
- Kia Nurse put up 5.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest last season, shooting 34.3% from the field and 35.0% from beyond the arc with 1.3 made 3-pointers per game.
- Aari McDonald put up 7.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game last season. At the other end, she posted 0.6 steals and 0.0 blocked shots.
Aces Upcoming Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
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5/14/2024 | Mercury | W 89-80 | Home |
5/18/2024 | Sparks | – | Home |
5/21/2024 | Mercury | – | Home |
5/25/2024 | Fever | – | Home |
5/29/2024 | Lynx | – | Away |
5/31/2024 | Dream | – | Away |
6/5/2024 | Wings | – | Away |
Sparks Upcoming Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
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5/15/2024 | Dream | L 92-81 | Home |
5/18/2024 | Aces | – | Away |
5/21/2024 | Mystics | – | Home |
5/24/2024 | Fever | – | Home |
5/26/2024 | Wings | – | Home |
5/28/2024 | Fever | – | Away |
5/30/2024 | Sky | – | Away |