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Aces Annihilate Mercury in Record Blowout
12 Jul
Summary
- Aces secured a 106-58 victory, one of the largest in WNBA history.
- A'ja Wilson recorded 21 points and 15 rebounds in just 25 minutes.
- Rookie Justine Pissott contributed 19 points in her WNBA debut.
The Las Vegas Aces achieved a monumental 106-58 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night, etching their names in WNBA history with one of the largest blowouts ever recorded. This commanding win saw the Aces lead by as many as 54 points in the fourth quarter.
A'ja Wilson, a four-time MVP, was instrumental, achieving a double-double by halftime with 21 points and 15 rebounds in just 25 minutes of play. Her performance set the tone for the Aces' dominant outing.
Adding to the remarkable display, rookie Justine Pissott scored 19 points in her WNBA debut, shooting an impressive 7 for 8 from the field, including five three-pointers. Fellow Aces Chelsea Gray and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus also contributed 15 points each.
The Phoenix Mercury struggled offensively, with Monique Akoa Makani leading the team with 13 points. DeWanna Bonner, reaching a career milestone of over 8,000 points, was held to just two points. This loss starkly contrasts their earlier season victory over the Aces by 30 points.
