PREVIEW: The Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces are set to clash in a pivotal WNBA matchup that carries significant playoff implications. The teams currently sit close in the league standings, with Las Vegas just one game behind Phoenix, and they've split their first two meetings this season. The Mercury have been competitive post-All-Star break, winning 3 of their last 4 games, with Alyssa Thomas leading the charge by topping the league in assists at 9 per game and ranking third in rebounds at 8.7 per game. Recent roster addition DeWanna Bonner, a two-time WNBA Champion, has been making her...

PREVIEW: The Washington Mystics enter Thursday's clash with the Connecticut Sun carrying playoff hopes and a recent sting from their last encounter. Just two days ago, the last-place Sun dealt a tough blow to Washington, securing an 11-point victory. Sitting at 16-19 and tenth in the WNBA standings, the Mystics remain just three games behind the Fever, meaning a solid string of wins could still secure a playoff spot. Rookie Sonia Citron has been impressive, scoring at least 17 points in five of her last six games and leading the team in steals with 1.1 per game. Connecticut might be out...