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Aces Rout Mercury for Ninth Straight as Copper Exits With Rib Injury

Phoenix's loss was compounded by a rib injury that sidelined Kahleah Copper.

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

  • Las Vegas beat Phoenix 83-61 to extend its winning streak to nine, improving to 23-14 and moving into third in the WNBA standings.
  • A'ja Wilson logged 19 points and 13 rebounds for her 18th double-double of the season, with Dana Evans adding 17 off the bench and three other Aces scoring 12.
  • The Aces held the Mercury to season lows in points (61) and field-goal percentage (31%) and turned 13 Phoenix turnovers into 21 points.
  • Kahleah Copper left in the third quarter after contact on an A'ja Wilson screen with a rib injury and did not return; Phoenix hosts Golden State on Friday with her short-term status uncertain.
  • Alyssa Thomas tallied 17 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, with ClutchPoints reporting it marked her 100th career double-double; Las Vegas also clinched the season series 3-1.