Aces G Jewell Loyd doubtful for Wednesday's playoff game vs. Valkyries

Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's playoff game against the Golden State Valkyries due to a left leg injury. The injury occurred during the third quarter of the Game 1 loss on Sunday, and Loyd was unable to return to the game. Head coach Becky Hammon said that they were still waiting for an official report on Loyd's condition.

It appears that Loyd did not perform well during an afternoon workout, leading to her doubtful status for the crucial matchup. While Loyd is not considered one of the Aces' top players, her absence will still impact the team. Loyd averages 8.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game and played 25.9 minutes per game on average.

The Aces are already short on backcourt depth, making Loyd's potential absence a significant blow. Additionally, Dana Evans and Steph Talbot, both dealing with knee and leg injuries respectively, are considered questionable for the game. With Loyd sidelined, fellow guard Mai Yamamoto saw increased playing time, appearing in 19 minutes of the Game 1 loss, though she only managed two points and an assist. The Aces are currently down 0-1 in the best-of-five series against the Valkyries.