Connecticut Sun vs. Las Vegas Aces Injury Report and Predicted Lineups: Major Update on Saniya Rivers’ Debut Ahead of 2022 WNBA Finals Rematch

Gulshan Sharma

Last updated: May 20, 2025

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Aces have won previous two ties against the Sun and would look to carry the winning streak on Tuesday.

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It will be a double-header clashes in the WNBA on Tuesday as the Connecticut Sun will host Las Vegas Aces in the 2022 WNBA Finals rematch at Mohegan Sun Arena. Both sides lost their opening clashes and this match will help them to open their account in their respective conferences.

The Sun, who lost to the eventual runner-up Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA semifinals last year, dropped a season-opener against the Mystics 90-85. Washington overcame a five-point deficit in final quarter to clinch a thrilling win. Connecticut was led by Tina Charles’ 23-point double-double. They need a comeback win to find a momentum in fresh season.

On the flip side, Las Vegas Aces suffered a 92-78 loss against the defending champions in the season opener despite 31 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson. Las Vegas won their both pre-season games convincingly but their defence looked down against the Liberty. Aces have won previous two ties against the Sun and would look to carry the winning streak on Tuesday.

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Ahead of a crucial WNBA showdown between Sun and Aces, let’s break down the injury report and predicted starting lineups for both teams.

Connecticut Sun vs. Las Vegas Aces Injury Report

Time: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Connecticut
TV: ABC, ESPN+, Disney+| Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Connecticut Sun Injury Report

Aneesah Morrow: Out

Connecticut Sun have listed only one player on the injury report for Tuesday’s doubleheader game. Aneesah Morrow is likely to miss her WNBA debut due to a knee injury. Saniya Rivers can make her emotional WNBA debut in front of the home crowd as the No. 8 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft is off the injury report.

Saniya Rivers is expected to make her WNBA debut against the Aces on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/CA04c4Ylpx
— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) May 19, 2025

Las Vegas Aces Injury Report

Megan Gustafson: Out
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus: Out

Las Vegas Aces don’t have a fresh injury concerns but they have listed two players on the injury report. Aces will miss their long-term absentees, Megan Gustafson and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus in first half of the season. Both are going through a long recovery process.

Connecticut Sun vs. Las Vegas Aces Predicted Starting Lineups

Connecticut Sun: Tina Charles, Marina Mabrey, Olivia Nelson-Odoba, Jacy Sheldon, Lindsay Allen

Las Vegas Aces: Kiah Stokes, Jackie Young, A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jewell Lyod

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Gulshan Sharma

Gulshan Sharma is a passionate writer with a love for storytelling. With a keen interest in Sports Journalism, he aim to craft engaging and thought-provoking content that resonates with readers.