What happened: The Las Vegas Aces posted a birthday tribute to forward Stephanie Talbot on Monday ahead of their road game against the Dallas Wings. The social media celebration included a humorous mention of teammate Chelsea Gray as the squad gathered for pre-game festivities in Texas.
Why it matters: The Aces celebrate Stephanie Talbot's 32nd birthday amidst a dominant six-game winning streak. Las Vegas (11-4) can officially clinch the Western Conference spot in the Commissioner’s Cup Championship game with a victory over the Wings tonight, having remained undefeated (5-0) in tournament play thus far.
By the numbers: Las Vegas Aces (11-4): 91.7 PPG, 87.0 PAPG, Streak W6. Dallas Wings (10-5): 88.9 PPG, 83.2 PAPG, Streak L1. Commissioner's Cup West Standings: Aces 5-0, Lynx 4-1.
What to watch: The Aces face the Wings at 8 p.m. ET with a chance to secure their spot in the mid-season tournament final.