The 2026 WNBA season is heating up, and Saturday's quadruple-header is packed with action. But all eyes are on the Las Vegas Aces as they chase history—and a 17th consecutive regular-season win.

The Aces have been nothing short of dominant, riding a 16-game regular-season winning streak that ties the second-longest in league history. And here's the twist: the team standing in their way is the Phoenix Mercury, the franchise that set that very record back in 2014. Talk about poetic. The showdown tips off at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC, live from Las Vegas.

If recent history is any guide, the Aces have the edge. They swept the Mercury in the 2025 postseason, winning four straight to claim their third title. They also took the final three regular-season matchups between the two teams last year. So, yes, momentum is firmly on Vegas's side.

But it's not just about streaks—it's about rosters. The Aces reloaded this offseason, adding the explosive Chennedy Carter to an already deep bench. That gamble could pay off big, giving Las Vegas even more firepower. Meanwhile, the Mercury's "Big 3" has shrunk to a "Big 2" after Satou Sabally departed for the New York Liberty. Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper are still elite, but they're surrounded by a thinner supporting cast, especially with key players like Sami Whitcomb (knee), Monique Akoa Makani (overseas), and Valériane Ayayi (return to play) all sidelined for Saturday's game.

So, will this feel like a Game 5 of the Finals? Don't be surprised if stars like A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young, Thomas, and Copper log heavy minutes if the Mercury can hang close. The Aces are chasing a record, and the Mercury are hungry to spoil the party. Either way, it's must-watch basketball—and the perfect reason to gear up in your favorite team's colors.