When the Las Vegas Aces host the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday night, they'll once again be without their superstar forward A’ja Wilson. Wilson has been ruled out due to concussion protocol following an injury she suffered in the third quarter of a recent home loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. This will be her second straight missed game.

Friday's WNBA slate has a pair of contests, with the Atlanta Dream hosting the Chicago Sky at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings taking on the Las Vegas Aces at 10 p.m. ET.

This is the Jewell Loyd the Las Vegas Aces traded for in January. She scored 21 points that included a 3-pointer with 28.3 seconds left that put the Aces ahead for good in their 88-84 victory over Dallas on Friday night.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) defends against the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of their game at Michelob Ultra Arena. / Candice Ward-Imagn Images Paige Bueckers arrived in style in Las Vegas following her career best game of 35 points.

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The Aces and the Sparks met on the court again Wednesday night, but this time with a different outcome as the Sparks took the win.

The WNBA schedule has drawn criticism amid prominent injuries this season, but every team will have a tough stretch, Aces coach Becky Hammon said.

The Los Angeles Sparks have a lot to celebrate: the team took down the Las Vegas Aces 97-89 Wednesday night — and Rickea Jackson achieved a huge career milestone. 🌟 FINAL SCO