What happened: Chelsea Gray put the Las Vegas Aces on the scoreboard first against the Indiana Fever with a three-point shot, featuring the same Chelsea Gray who opened the team's scoring with a crossover three on June 21. The WNBA regular-season contest is broadcasting live across NBC and Peacock.
Why it matters: Las Vegas entered the matchup with a 17-8 record on the season, seeking to avenge an 84-68 loss to Indiana on July 5. The visiting Fever arrived with a 14-9 mark as both franchises battle for positioning before the WNBA All-Star break. The Aces were listed as entering the contest, with the total set at 180.5 points.
By the numbers: Indiana averages 93.8 points per game while allowing 88.3, compared to Las Vegas averaging 90.1 points per contest and conceding 85.9. The Aces entered on a two-game winning streak following a 106-58 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on July 11.
What to watch: Watch whether Las Vegas can maintain its perimeter shooting efficiency against Indiana's defense throughout the remainder of the contest. Both teams will look to establish momentum heading into the upcoming WNBA All-Star festivities.