The Las Vegas Aces head to Climate Pledge Arena to take on the Seattle Storm on Sunday. Jewell Loyd returns to Seattle to take on her old team in what’s sure to be an emotional matchup for her. Loyd’s new team is off to a solid start, with a 2-1 record through three games.
While the Aces are competing at a high level, Loyd has struggled to adjust to her new team. After 10 seasons in Seattle, Loyd has been asked to play a supporting role in Las Vegas. She’s recording 11.3 points on 33.3% shooting, both career lows.
Meanwhile, the new-look Seattle Storm are off to a good start, winning two of their first three games. Skylar Diggins has been in solid form for the Storm, recording 22.0 points, 9.0 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game.
Nneka Ogwumike has also been stellar, averaging 19.7 points and 11.0 rebounds per game. Loyd will be expected to take things up a notch in her return to Seattle .
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm Injury Reports May 25
Aces injury report
The Aces have most of their players available. But the team still needs to adjust for the absence of Megan Gustafson and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus who are listed as out against the Storm.
Seattle Storm injury report
The Seattle Storm take on the Las Vegas Aces at full strength, with Katie Lou Samuelson being the only player in their injury report for Sunday’s game.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm predicted starting lineups and depth charts May 25
Las Vegas Aces starting lineup and depth chart
The Aces are expected to start Jackie Young, Jewell Loud, Chelsea Gray, Kiah Stokes and A’ja Wilson.
Starters
2nd
3rd
Jackie Young
Dana Evans
Kierstan Bell
Jewell Loyd
Tiffany Mitchell
Aaliyah Nye
Chelsea Gray
Kiah Stokes
Crystal Bradford
A’ja Wilson
Elizabeth Kitley
Seattle Storm predicted starting lineup and depth chart
The Seattle Storm are expected to start Skylar Diggins, Alysha Clark, Gabby Williams, Ezi Magbegor and Nneka Ogwumike.
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