Overview

• A'ja Wilson logged 21 points and 10 rebounds while reserves Dana Evans (21) and Jewell Loyd (18) powered an Aces bench that outscored Phoenix's 41-16.
• Evans hit the go-ahead three with 3:40 remaining, Alyssa Thomas missed two free throws with 24.6 seconds left, and Jackie Young sank two at 13.5 seconds to seal it.
• Satou Sabally drew a technical after her fifth foul, preceding a 17-6 Las Vegas run, and her contested tying three with 2 seconds left was off the mark.
• Kahleah Copper scored 21 for Phoenix and tied a Finals record with five first-half threes, while Thomas finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
• The opener had 12 lead changes and no double-digit leads; before tip-off, commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league must "do better" as pay, officiating and a CBA deadline draw scrutiny.