Overview

• Kelsey Plum returned to Las Vegas for the first time since her February trade, receiving cheers, signs and a hug from former teammate A’ja Wilson.
• The Sparks acquired Plum in a three-team deal with the Seattle Storm and Aces, and she is averaging a career-best 25.2 points and 5.5 assists per game.
• Los Angeles will be without second-year forward Rickea Jackson, who is listed as “Not With Team” for personal reasons alongside teammates Rae Burrell and Cameron Brink on the sidelines.
• Las Vegas is also shorthanded, missing center Megan Gustafson with a leg issue and forward Cheyenne Parker for personal reasons.
• Reigning MVP A’ja Wilson leads the Aces with 20.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game as they seek to recover from a 20-point loss to the Seattle Storm.