The Las Vegas Aces will return to action against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday looking to respond after dropping Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals.
After being assessed, she was unable to return and was ruled out for the rest of the contest. Jewell Loyd suffered the injury early in the third quarter of Game 1. She finished the game scoreless in 17 minutes. She averaged 24.7 points per game during her time in Seattle. Now with Las Vegas, she is averaging a career-low 8.0 points per game.
With the series now moving into Game 2, Las Vegas will be looking for a stronger offensive performance and a way to deal with Golden State’s defense. That lack of depth was particularly evident in Game 1, when Las Vegas’ reserves were outscored 27-7. Because of a left leg injury, however, the Aces will have to do so without Jewell Loyd, who has been ruled out. Because of a left leg injury, the Aces could get some reinforcements on the injury front, with Stephanie Talbot listed as questionable for Game 2.
her ability to provide supplementary offense makes her a valuable part of Las Vegas’ rotation While Loyd is no longer asked to carry a team’s scoring load. Her absence further reduces an Aces bench that has already been affected by multiple injuries during the postseason. Dana Evans and Stephanie Talbot have both been sidelined, while NaLyssa Smith is out for the remainder of the season. Dana Evans, meanwhile, has been upgraded to probable as she deals with a right knee issue. Both players were unavailable for the series opener.
