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Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep

A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, sweeping their way to a third championship in four seasons

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What We Learned As the Aces Closed Out the Mercury in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals

The Las Vegas Aces claimed their third title in the past four years as they closed out the Phoenix Mercury with a four-game sweep in the WNBA Finals.

Sports Illustrated

Rampant Las Vegas Aces complete sweep of Mercury to win third WNBA in four years

A’ja Wilson scored 31 points as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97–86 to complete a four-game sweep and capture their third title in four years

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Alyssa Thomas Remains in Game 4 of WNBA Finals Despite Painful-Looking Collision

Alyssa Thomas stayed in the game after a collision with Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd as the Phoenix Mercury tried to avoid elimination in the WNBA Finals.

Sports Illustrated

Trio of Finals Participants Highlights All-WNBA Teams

Here's a look at who brought the star power in women's basketball this year.

Sports Illustrated

Is There Any Way to Slow Down A’ja Wilson?

With 34 points and 14 rebounds in Game 3—not to mention a clutch game-winning shot—the MVP has the Aces just a win away from another WNBA title.

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WNBA finals Game 3: A’ja Wilson’s last-gasp winner lifts Aces to brink of title

A’ja Wilson hit a fadeaway jumper with 0.3 seconds left as the Las Vegas Aces held off Phoenix 90-88 to take a 3-0 lead in the WNBA finals

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Alyssa Thomas All Clear After Injury Scare Near End of WNBA Finals Game 1

Phoenix Mercury superstar Alyssa Thomas underwent an MRI on her left hand Friday after she was seen in some discomfort during Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces.

Sports Illustrated

Aces Brandish Their ‘Weapons’ in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals

Depth has not always been Las Vegas’s strength in the past, but the bench stepped up to beat the Mercury, 89–86.

Sports Illustrated

Opals star hobbled in hectic start to WNBA finals

Sami Whitcomb, seeking to back up an all-conquering WNBL season with a WNBA title, has suffered an injury scare in a dramatic start to the best-of-seven finals.

AAP

Unyielding Aces rally late to edge Mercury in WNBA finals opener

Las Vegas stormed back late to stun Phoenix 89-86 in Game 1 of the WNBA finals, as commissioner Cathy Engelbert faced questions off the court

The Guardian - US

The WNBA Finals begin on Friday. Here are some things to know

WNBA Finals coaches Becky Hammon and Nate Tibbetts share a South Dakota heritage with both growing up there

The Independent UK

The Answer to the WNBA’s Officiating Issues Is Pretty Clear

The 2025 playoffs are revealing the league’s questionable officiating, and there is no better time than now to seriously invest in fixing it.

Sports Illustrated

Expert Picks, Bold Predictions for 2025 WNBA Finals

It’s already been a drama-packed postseason. What will the Finals have in store? Our writers and editors make their predictions.

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Biggest X-Factors for Mercury, Aces in 2025 WNBA Finals

The Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury will meet in this year's WNBA Finals. While each team's stars will bring most of the noise, both sides have additional x-factors who could help swing the series.

The Guardian - US

WNBA finals 2025 predictions: Las Vegas or Phoenix? Our writers make their picks

Our writers give their verdicts for the WNBA finals as the Las Vegas Aces aim for their third title against a Phoenix Mercury team hunting their fourth

Sports Illustrated

By the Numbers: Alyssa Thomas Is the WNBA’s Best-Kept Secret

As the Mercury prepare for their WNBA Finals series against the Aces, let’s break down the career of Phoenix’s triple-double threat.

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Cheryl Reeve Receives Hefty Fine Following Suspension for Outburst Toward Officials

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve received a hefty fine from the WNBA for her outburst toward officials during their semifinals series against the Phoenix Mercury.

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Mercury Punch Ticket to WNBA Finals With Comeback Game 4 Win Over Lynx

Phoenix will now return to the Finals for the first time since 2021.

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Lynx Provide Unfortunate Update on Napheesa Collier for Game 4 vs. Mercury

The Lynx trail the Mercury 2-1 in the WNBA semifinals.

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NBA Refs Defend WNBA Officials' Controversial No-Call Late in Lynx' Loss to Mercury

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Cheryl Reeve Berates WNBA Officiating After Ejection: ‘F---ing Malpractice’

The Minnesota coach protested a non-call play that saw star forward Napheesa Collier injured and helped to the locker room.

Sports Illustrated

Cheryl Reeve Ejected After Running Out on the Court to Get in Official's Face

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve was incredibly heated at the officials late in their WNBA semifinals game against the Phoenix Mercury.

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Mercury Make Lynx Pay for Uncharacteristic Mistakes

Phoenix clawed back from a 20-point deficit to win Game 2 in overtime, pouncing on an uncharacteristically disjointed second half from Minnesota.

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Lynx Share the Wealth in Game 1 Comeback vs. Mercury

Despite a sluggish first half, Minnesota never panicked and pulled out a 82–69 win over Phoenix on Sunday.

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