WNBA · Game preview
Los Angeles Sparks15-25at
Las Vegas Aces27-13
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00 PM EDTMichelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NVESPN
National TV puts extra weight on a matchup that already has real schedule context.
58/ 100
What the model saw — 58
National TV+8
Team quality+6
Star power+5
Injuries−1
Competitive+0
Base + 4058
10:00 pm ET
Where to watch
- National
- WNBA League Pass
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What to know before tip
National TV
- National TV puts extra weight on a matchup that already has real schedule context.
- A'ja Wilson headlines this one.
- National TV puts this near the top of the slate.
- LVA could be without NaLyssa Smith.
Who's in, who's out
LAS
1 out- OutAaliyah NyeNot Injury Related · targeting Sep 17
LVA
2 out- OutNaLyssa SmithLeg · targeting May 1
- OutTa'Niya LatsonCoach's Decision · targeting Sep 17
Rest, travel, and body clock
| Schedule spot | LAS | LVA |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 15-25 | 27-13 |
| Days rest | 1 day | 1 day |
| Hours rest | 51h | 49h |
| Rest swing | +2h | -2h |
| Travel in | 225 mi | 0 mi |
| Zone change | 0h | 0h |
| Body clock | 0h | 0h |
| Local tip | evening | evening |
| Segment | Road trip · 1 of 1 | Homestand · 2 of 2 |
| Miles before tip | 0 mi | 0 mi |
| Schedule alerts | — | — |
| Fatigue Index | 2 | 1 |
LAS carries the heavier fatigue load tonight — 2 vs. LVA's 1.
How each side got here
LAS
225 miLos Angeles, CALas Vegas, NV
LAS came from Los Angeles, CA with 225 mi of travel and 0h of time-zone change.
Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NV
LVA
0 miLas Vegas, NVNo travel
LVA stayed in Las Vegas, NV between games, so travel is not a real factor in this setup.
Stayed in Las Vegas, NV
Where this game sits in the run
LAS
Road tripLAS is on game 1 of 1 on the road, with 0 mi already behind it.
Game in segment1 of 1
Miles before tip0 mi
Segment miles225 mi
LVA
HomestandLVA is in game 2 of 2 on this homestand.
Game in segment2 of 2
Miles before tip0 mi
Segment miles0 mi