It’s the Las Vegas Aces versus the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center on June 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- TV Channels: USA Network, CNBC
How to Watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury on June 17, 2026
You can watch the Phoenix Mercury take on the Las Vegas Aces live with DIRECTV on USA Network channel 242, on June 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
Las Vegas Aces (10-4) at Phoenix Mercury (4-11) — Game Preview
The Las Vegas Aces arrive at Mortgage Matchup Center at 10-4 to face a Phoenix Mercury side sitting at 4-11. The gap shows up most clearly on the scoreboard, where Las Vegas pours in 90.2 points per game on 48.2 percent shooting while Phoenix manages 82.2 points on 42.2 percent from the floor. A’ja Wilson anchors the visiting attack as the team’s leading scorer at 25.6 points per game, giving the Aces a post threat the Mercury have to account for on every possession.
On the home side Kahleah Copper leads Phoenix at 18.8 points a night, though her 35.5 percent clip from the field hints at how hard those buckets have come this season. The playmaking battle tilts toward Phoenix in raw volume, where Alyssa Thomas distributes 8.1 assists per game against Chelsea Gray’s 7.0 for Las Vegas. Natasha Mack gives the Mercury a glass-cleaning presence at 8.3 rebounds per game, edging the Aces’ NaLyssa Smith at 7.0 in a matchup that should be decided on the boards as much as the perimeter.
National TV
USA Network, CNBC
What Time is the Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury Game Today?
The Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury game starts at 10:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury?
You can watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury on USA Network and CNBC.
Players to Watch: Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury
Las Vegas Aces
A’ja Wilson — C. Wilson headlines the Aces’ frontcourt as their top scorer at 25.6 points per game, doing it efficiently on 52.4 percent shooting from the field. She backs that volume with reliability at the line, knocking down 83.2 percent of her free throws, which keeps her productive even when defenses load up against her in the post.
Chelsea Gray — G. Running the offense for Las Vegas, Gray averages 7.0 assists across 32.7 minutes per game as the team’s primary distributor. She keeps the ball moving without forcing it, posting just 3.3 turnovers per game while logging heavy minutes night after night.
NaLyssa Smith — F. Smith handles the dirty work on the glass for the Aces, pulling down 7.0 rebounds per game. The bulk of that production comes on the defensive end at 4.9 boards a night, with another 2.1 on the offensive glass to generate second chances.
Phoenix Mercury
Kahleah Copper — G. Copper is the engine of the Mercury offense as their leading scorer at 18.8 points per game. The shooting has been a grind at 35.5 percent from the field, but she remains a steady source of points at the line, converting 80.4 percent of her free throws.
Alyssa Thomas — F. Thomas sets the table for Phoenix, leading the team with 8.1 assists per game over 33.6 minutes a night. That distribution outpaces every facilitator in this matchup, and she keeps her giveaways manageable at 3.6 turnovers per game given how much she handles the ball.
Natasha Mack — F. Mack is the Mercury’s most active rebounder at 8.3 boards per game, the highest mark in the game on either side. Her work splits to 5.5 on defense and 2.7 on offense, making her a factor at both ends of the floor.
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