A’ja Wilson scored 34 points, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a 100-82 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in their final regular-season game. Jewell Loyd contributed 25 points off the bench for the Aces, who will enter the playoffs as the No. 3 seed, facing No. 6 Indiana. Despite a strong comeback attempt by the Mercury, who reduced a 31-point deficit to nine in the fourth quarter, their rally was halted by fouls. The Aces, with a 31-13 record, shot 56% and had 28 assists, with standout performances from Stephanie Talbot and Chelsea Gray. The Mercury, who lost to the Aces in last year’s Finals, ended their season with a 16-27 record. The Aces dominated the season series after losing the initial Finals rematch.
QUESTION: How might the Aces’ strong finish to the regular season impact their performance in the playoffs?
Wilson scores 34, Loyd adds 25 off bench, Aces head into playoffs after beating Mercury 100-82
