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Aces Host Mercury as Wilson’s Surge Fuels Season-Best Streak

Playoff positioning tightens with Las Vegas chasing a ninth straight win against a Phoenix team closing a 3-0 road bid.

Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Kiah Stokes #41 after stealing an inbound pass during the final moments of the WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena on August 15, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Aces defeated the Mercury 86-83.
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Overview

  • Tipoff is Thursday at 10 p.m. EDT at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.
  • Las Vegas enters 22-14 on an eight-game run and sits within percentage points of 21-13 Phoenix for fourth in the WNBA standings.
  • A'ja Wilson's 32-point, 12-rebound, five-block outing vs. Atlanta marked her third career 30-10-5 and her 116th double-double, moving her to fifth all-time.
  • Phoenix rebounded from its recent home loss to Las Vegas with road wins at Seattle and Golden State and now seeks to finish a 3-0 trip.
  • Cheyenne Parker-Tyus is out for the Aces for personal reasons, and the Mercury list no injuries for the matchup.