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Aces Triumph Over Mercury in Commissioner's Cup Semis
18 Jun
Summary
- Aces defeated Mercury 86-76 to advance to the Commissioner's Cup championship.
- A'ja Wilson led the Aces with 33 points and 11 rebounds.
- Phoenix Mercury has now lost four consecutive games.
The Las Vegas Aces have clinched a berth in the Commissioner's Cup championship following their 86-76 triumph against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night. This victory advances the defending WNBA champions to the title game, where they will face New York on June 30.
A'ja Wilson was the standout performer for the Aces, delivering a dominant performance with 33 points and 11 rebounds. Teammates NaLyssa Smith and Jackie Young also contributed significantly, scoring 21 and 20 points respectively. The Aces' defense was notably strong, amassing 18 steals, a season high tied with another team.
The Phoenix Mercury, despite a strong first half performance where they led by four points at halftime, could not maintain their momentum. Their offense shot an impressive 60% from the field in the initial half. However, the loss marks their fourth consecutive defeat. The Mercury are now 4-11 on the season.
