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Aces Seize 2-0 WNBA Finals Lead on Young’s Record Quarter and Wilson’s Double-Double

Game 3 in Phoenix on Wednesday heightens Mercury urgency for sharper shooting, deeper contributions in the WNBA’s first best-of-seven Finals.

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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 defeated Phoenix 91-78 in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
  • Jackie Young scored 32 points, including a WNBA Finals single-quarter record 21 in the third.
  • A’ja Wilson finished with 28 points and 14 rebounds, and Chelsea Gray added 10 points and 10 assists.
  • Phoenix went 5-for-28 from three and again got little from its bench, while Satou Sabally exited late with an apparent ankle injury.
  • Alyssa Thomas became the WNBA’s all-time postseason assists leader (391) as the series shifts to Phoenix for Game 3 on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.