A’ja Wilson led the Las Vegas Aces to an 86-76 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, securing a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup championship. Wilson scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in this rematch of the 2025 WNBA Finals. The Aces, who recently ended a six-game winning streak with a loss to Dallas, will face New York for the title on June 30. NaLyssa Smith and Jackie Young contributed significantly, with Young achieving a career-high five steals. Despite Phoenix’s strong first-half shooting, they fell to their fourth consecutive loss. The Mercury’s Kahleah Copper scored 26 points, while Alyssa Thomas added 11 assists. The Aces will next host Golden State, and the Mercury will face Seattle.
QUESTION: How might the outcome of the Commissioner’s Cup championship influence the rest of the WNBA season for the Las Vegas Aces?
A’ja Wilson scores 33 points and Aces grab 18 steals in 86-76 win over Mercury
