How did the Aces' bench perform in the game?

The Aces' bench outscored the Mercury's reserves 41-16, with Jewell Loyd contributing 18 points.

Which Mercury player had a standout performance in the first half?

Kahleah Copper scored 19 points in the first half for the Mercury, one off her playoff career high for a half.

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Aces Edge Mercury in Thrilling WNBA Finals Opener

Q: Who won the WNBA Finals opener between the Aces and Mercury?

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

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Summary

A'ja Wilson and Dana Evans score 21 points each for the Aces
Kahleah Copper scores 21 points for the Mercury
Game 2 set for Sunday in Las Vegas

Aces Edge Mercury in Thrilling WNBA Finals Opener

On Friday, October 3, 2025, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The game was a closely contested affair, with the Aces holding on for the narrow victory.

A'ja Wilson and Dana Evans were the stars for the Aces, each scoring 21 points. Wilson scored 12 of her points in the final 14 minutes, helping the Aces maintain their lead. The Aces' bench also played a crucial role, outscoring the Mercury's reserves 41-16, with Jewell Loyd contributing 18 points.

For the Mercury, Kahleah Copper had a standout performance, scoring 21 points, including 19 in the first half. Satou Sabally added 19 points, and Alyssa Thomas recorded a near triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.