Jewell Loyd exits WNBA playoff game with left leg injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Jewell Loyd of the Las Vegas Aces exited Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against the Golden State Valkyries with a left leg injury early in the second half. The Aces fell to the Valkyries 71-60, giving Golden State a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series. Loyd did not score and left the game shortly after the start of the third quarter. Her absence adds to the Aces' injury woes as they navigate a challenging postseason. An update from the team confirmed Loyd's injury, stating she is being evaluated and will not return to the game.
- •Aces lose Game 1 to the Valkyries 71-60
- •Loyd injured during third quarter, did not return
- •Aces struggle with injuries in the postseason
- •Game 2 of the series will be critical for Las Vegas
- •Loyd recorded no points, two rebounds before injury
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Aces' Jewell Loyd exits WNBA playoff game vs. Valkyries with injury
"Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd appeared to injure her left leg during Game 1 of the WNBA semifinal series vs. the Golden State Valkyries.
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