What happened: The Phoenix Mercury visit the Las Vegas Aces tonight with tipoff at 6:00 p.m. ET, airing on Peacock and NBCSN. Las Vegas is a with an 5.
Why it matters: Phoenix enters at 10-15 on a two-game losing streak, while the Aces sit at 17-8 riding a one-game winning streak. The two teams have split their meetings this season, each posting a blowout result.
By the numbers: Las Vegas won the most recent meeting 86-76 on June 17. Phoenix took the earlier matchup 99-66 on May 9, its biggest win of the season. The Mercury average 84.7 points and allow 85.4; the Aces average 89.6 and allow 86.7.
What to watch: Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN.