Washington Mystics vs. Las Vegas Aces: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 4, 2024

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Jul 4, 2024 8:10 AM
The Washington Mystics, fresh off a strong performance from Kelsey Plum who dropped 34 points in their previous game, head to the Michelob ULTRA Arena to take on the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 10:00 PM. The Aces, led by their 11-6 overall record and 6-4 home record, look to build on their 1-0 series lead against the Mystics this season. Can the Mystics bounce back from their 5-15 overall record and 2-8 road record to upset the Aces on Independence Day?
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Mystics vs Aces statistics

Stat Mystics Aces
Streak W1 W5
Last Ten Games 5-5 6-4
Points Per Game 79.2 87.8
Rebounds Per Game 32.0 34.9
Assists Per Game 22.0 20.1
Blocks Per Game 3.0 4.9
Steals Per Game 6.9 6.5
Field Goal % 43.1 43.4
Three Point % 36.7 34.4
Points Against 82.8 83.2

Las Vegas Aces recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/2/24 vs Indiana Fever W 88-69
6/29/24 @ Washington Mystics W 88-77
6/27/24 @ Chicago Sky W 95-83
6/21/24 vs Connecticut Sun W 85-74
6/19/24 vs Seattle Storm W 94-83

Washington Mystics recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/2/24 @ Los Angeles Sparks W 82-80
6/29/24 vs Las Vegas Aces L 88-77
6/27/24 vs Connecticut Sun L 94-91 OT
6/23/24 vs Dallas Wings W 92-84
6/22/24 vs Dallas Wings W 97-69

Mystics vs Aces predictions

When the Washington Mystics head over to play the Las Vegas Aces, eyes will undoubtedly be on Ariel Atkins, who’s been a crucial player for Washington this season. If the Mystics are aiming for an upset, Atkins, who averages 14.3 points per game, will need to step up her game and exceed her current performance. Equally important, Julie Vanloo, leading with an impressive 5.3 assists per game, would need to control the pace and feed the ball effectively. With Aaliyah Edwards pulling down over six rebounds per match, her presence under the basket could be a pivotal factor for Washington to stay competitive.

On the flip side, the Las Office has their own powerhouse in A’ja Wilson, who not only dominates the scoring department with an astounding 27.0 points per game but also leads in rebounds. Her double-duty performance is nothing short of spectacular and will surely be a tough challenge for the Mystics' defense. Alongside Wilson, Jackie Young, who dishes out 5.7 assists per game, will look to create scoring opportunities and maintain the tempo for Las Vegas. Their synergy on the court makes the Aces a formidable opponent, especially at the Michelob ULTRA Arena.

Now, predicting the winner here isn't a simple task, but considering the momentum and home-court advantage, the Las Vegas Aces seem to have the upper hand. The Mystics will put up a good fight, no doubt, but the Aces’ robust offensive strategies and defensive stronghold, especially with players like A'ja Wilson who can change the game on both ends of the court, might just be too much for Washington to handle. The Mystics will need to pull off more than just average performances across the board to take down a team with such high-caliber players and aggressive gameplay.

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Mystics vs Aces game info

Venue Michelob ULTRA Arena
Location Las Vegas, NV
Tip-off Thu 10:00 PM

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