Las Vegas Aces Secure Game 1 Victory Over Phoenix Mercury in WNBA Finals
The Las Vegas Aces clinched a 1-0 lead in the 2025 WNBA Finals with a narrow win against the Phoenix Mercury, highlighted by A'ja Wilson's double-double performance.
The Las Vegas Aces have taken a 1-0 lead in the 2025 WNBA Finals after a dramatic end to Game 1 against the Phoenix Mercury.
Alyssa Thomas got a huge steal and drew a foul to go to the line with less than 30 seconds to play, but missed both free throws with a chance to take the lead. The Mercury then fouled Jackie Young, who hit both free throws to put the Aces back up by three. The Mercury still had a chance to tie the game, but their final possession was a disaster and the Aces held on.
A'ja Wilson had 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists to lead the way for the Aces, who also got a huge boost off the bench from Dana Evans (21 points) and Jewell Loyd (18 points). Evans and Loyd are the fifth duo in Finals history to each score 15-plus points off the bench.
The Mercury got off to an incredible start from behind the arc, but their offense fell apart in the second half. They managed just 15 points in the fourth quarter on 6 of 16 from the field.
Game 2 is set for Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas.