# Aces vs. Mystics Preview: Potential Playoff Matchup? Plus, Can the Liberty Fix Their Season?

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Podcast: [Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-women-s-basketball-daily-podcast-on-the-wnba-909425)
Published: 2026-08-13T20:39:30+00:00
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## Resource

The WNBA playoff picture is heating up, and tonight's Aces vs. Mystics matchup could be a preview of a potential playoff battle. After Las Vegas' controversial decision to rest A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young against New York, all eyes are on how the Aces respond. We'll break down what Vegas needs to do to get back to its identity, how Washington can attack the Aces, and the biggest question heading into the game: What version of the Aces shows up tonight? Plus, we recap Wednesday night's action, including Paige Bueckers' incredible second-half takeover, Minnesota surviving a 29-point collapse against Portland, and Golden State's statement win over Chicago. And we're taking a deep dive into the New York Liberty's championship hopes. At 20–14, can Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones get this team back on track? We break down the injuries, defensive inconsistencies, coaching transition and what New York needs to fix before the playoffs.

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