Loyd's slow start has mirrored the team's. The Aces entered the game 4-4 and nearly lost to a Wings team with just one victory, even giving up an 18-point run at one point in the third quarter. Las Vegas rallied with Loyd a key piece even with reigning MVP A'ja Wilson out because of a concussion.

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.

Jewell Loyd prioritized confidence and communication with her teammates as she averaged career-low scoring numbers to begin her first season with the Aces.

The Dallas Wings have yet another injured player to their roster just right before tip off against the Las Vegas Aces.

Former Alabama women's basketball player Aaliyah Nye had a clutch offensive rebound late in the Las Vegas Aces' 88-84 win over the Dallas Wings on Friday night. The board enabled Las Vegas to take the lead with fewer than 30 seconds to go.