What happened: A'ja Wilson has been ruled out of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship with a right leg injury. The decision removes one of the league's most dominant players from Las Vegas' lineup for the title game against New York.

Why it matters: Wilson is the engine of the Aces' offense and defense, and her absence dramatically reshapes the matchup against a Liberty side that has traded blows with Las Vegas all season. The frontcourt production and interior defense she provides are difficult to replace on short notice, forcing a reworked rotation for one of the season's biggest single-game stakes. This follows earlier word that Wilson was in doubt for the Aces-Liberty Commissioner's Cup final.

What to watch: Watch for the Aces' adjusted starting lineup and how they Her status for upcoming regular-season games will be the next thing to track.