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Aces Throttle Mercury 83-61 to Win Ninth Straight and Seize Edge in 4/5 Playoff Race

Las Vegas used a stifling defense to hold Phoenix to season lows and strengthen its positioning for first‑round home court.

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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Aug 10, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) against the Atlanta Dream at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Las Vegas improved to 23-14 with its ninth consecutive win, while Phoenix fell to 21-14 in the late-season matchup in Las Vegas.
  • The Mercury were limited to 61 points on 31% shooting, both season lows, as the Aces controlled the game after a late first‑quarter surge.
  • A'ja Wilson posted 19 points and 13 rebounds for her 18th double-double of the season, ending her run of three straight 30-point outings.
  • Dana Evans scored 17, and Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray and NaLyssa Smith added 12 each to pace a balanced Aces attack.
  • Kahleah Copper exited in the third quarter with a rib injury after a collision with Wilson and did not return; Phoenix hosts Golden State on Friday and Las Vegas visits Washington on Saturday.