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Phoenix Mercury (6-15, 2-11 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (11-10, 6-8 Eastern Conference)

Washington; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix visits the Washington Mystics after Shey Peddy scored 20 points in the Mercury’s 80-62 win against the Chicago Sky.

Connecticut Sun's Alyssa Thomas, of Team Wilson, right, drives against New York Liberty's Courtney Vandersloot, of Team Stewart, during the first half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Connecticut Sun All-Stars DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas are engaged to be married. Thomas posted a photo on Friday showing her getting down on one knee and presenting a ring to Bonner, with the caption “FOREVER.”

Catherine Engelbert, commissioner of the WNBA, speaks at a news conference before basketball's WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

As the WNBA tips off the second half of its season, add expansion to the list of topics on the minds of players and the league.

Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) looks to shoot over New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The Liberty defeated the Fever 95-87 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Aliyah Boston just wanted to fit in as a WNBA rookie. Instead, her historic season has brought renewed hope and some desperately needed change to the Indiana Fever.

FILE - Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson holds up the championship trophy as she celebrates with teammates after their win in the WNBA basketball finals against the Connecticut Sun, Sept. 18, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. The Las Vegas Aces are having a historic season so far, but anything short of repeating as WNBA champions would be seen as a failure. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

The Las Vegas Aces are on a historic pace heading into the second half of the season. With 19 wins in their first 21 games, the Aces sit atop the WNBA standings and have the top offense and defense in the league.

The Mystics are 7-4 on their home court. Washington is 3-5 against opponents with a winning record.

The Mercury are 1-9 on the road. Phoenix is 1-0 in one-possession games.

The teams square off for the second time this season. The Mystics won 88-69 in the last meeting on June 17. Elena Delle Donne led the Mystics with 17 points, and Michaela Onyenwere led the Mercury with 20 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Natasha Cloud is averaging 11.7 points and 6.1 assists for the Mystics. Brittney Sykes is averaging 17.0 points over the last 10 games for Washington.

Onyenwere is averaging 10 points for the Mercury. Brittney Griner is averaging 17.5 points over the last 10 games for Phoenix.

LAST 10 GAMES: Mystics: 4-6, averaging 87.4 points, 32.2 rebounds, 19.6 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 86.1 points per game.

Mercury: 4-6, averaging 75.8 points, 32.1 rebounds, 19.5 assists, 5.2 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.5 points.

INJURIES: Mystics: Shakira Austin: out (hip), Elena Delle Donne: out (ankle), Kristi Toliver: out (plantar fasciitis), Ariel Atkins: out (ankle).

Mercury: Diana Taurasi: out (quad), Skylar Diggins-Smith: out (personal).