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Aces Go Up 2-0 in WNBA Finals as Mercury Look to Sabally in Phoenix

Satou Sabally reports her foot is fine after a late knock ahead of Thursday's Game 3 in Phoenix.

Overview

  • Las Vegas defeated Phoenix 91-78 in Game 2 after taking the opener 89-86, giving the Aces a 2-0 series lead.
  • Sabally finished Game 2 with 22 points and nine rebounds after a 1-for-8 first half that produced four points.
  • She left late following contact in which A'ja Wilson stepped on her right ankle, and she said afterward that her foot was okay.
  • The Finals are a best-of-seven requiring four wins, and the series now shifts to Phoenix for Games 3 and 4, with Game 3 on Thursday local time.
  • Phoenix’s chances are widely viewed as linked to Sabally’s form, with recent outings of 24, 23, 21, 19 and 22 points underscoring her role.