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Aces Seize 2-0 WNBA Finals Lead Behind Young's Record Quarter and Wilson's Double-Double

Game 3 is Wednesday in Phoenix with Las Vegas two wins from a third title in four years.

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LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 5: Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces drives to the basket during the game against the Phoenix Mercury during Game 2 of the 2025 WNBA Finals on October 5, 2025 at Michelob ULTRA Arena n Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)
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A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates in front of Satou Sabally of the Phoenix Mercury after making a basket in the second quarter in Las Vegas on Sunday.

Overview

  • Las Vegas beat Phoenix 91-78 in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in the first best-of-seven WNBA Finals.
  • Jackie Young scored a WNBA Finals–record 21 points in the third quarter and finished with 32.
  • A'ja Wilson posted 28 points and 14 rebounds, while Chelsea Gray added 10 points and 10 assists.
  • The Mercury struggled from deep at 5-for-28 and got just eight points from their bench in Game 2.
  • Alyssa Thomas became the WNBA's all-time postseason assists leader, and Satou Sabally exited late with an apparent ankle issue as the series shifts to Phoenix.