Overview
- Las Vegas beat Phoenix 91-78 to go up 2-0, fueled by Jackie Young’s 32 points, including a WNBA Finals–record 21 in the third quarter.
- A’ja Wilson added 28 points and 14 rebounds and Chelsea Gray had 10 points and 10 assists as the Aces’ starters carried Game 2.
- After Phoenix scored 27 in the first quarter, the Aces held the Mercury to 24 combined in the second and third to lead 76-51 after three.
- Kahleah Copper (23) and Satou Sabally (22) led the Mercury, while Alyssa Thomas was limited by foul trouble and finished with 10 points.
- Las Vegas won Game 1 89-86 behind a decisive second-half zone and Dana Evans’ 21 off the bench; Game 3 is Wednesday in Phoenix at 8 p.m. ET.