Aces win 2025 WNBA Finals vs. Mercury: A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas finish sweep for third title in four seasons

As expected, A'ja Wilson was named Finals MVP after a brilliant series. She had multiple 30-point games, hit a game-winner in Game 3 and averaged 28.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks. 

Wilson is the sixth player in league history to earn the honor multiple times, joining Cynthia Cooper (four), Sylvia Fowles (two), Lisa Leslie (two), Breanna Stewart (two) and Diana Taurasi (two). 

The Mercury briefly cut the deficit down to six, but the Aces have responded and are holding them at an arm's length. Chelsea Gray has hit a few huge 3-pointers, and the Aces are up 10 with four minutes left

The Mercury have started the fourth quarter on an 8-0 deficit to cut the deficit to six with 7:56 to play. Somehow, despite Satou Sabally's absence, Alyssa Thomas' soulder injury, Nate Tibbetts' ejection and a 20-point deficit, they have a legitimate chance to win this game. 

The Mercury have shown plenty of fight in the third quarter -- perhaps too much in Nate Tibbetts' case -- and briefly cut the deficit to single digits, but the Aces pushed the lead back to 14 entering the fourth quarter. Las Vegas is 10 minutes away from their third title in four years. 

 Do the Mercury have one last remarkable comeback in them? 

Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts was just ejected late in the third quarter after Monique Akoa Makani was called for a foul. He got right into the officials face and was immediately given two technical fouls. It did not appear that he made contact, but was ejected anyway. 

Alyssa Thomas is back on the court for the Mercury to start the second half. She has her right shoulder taped and is going to give it a go with her team's season on the line. The Mercury did not confirm any specific injury. Her first possession did not look great, but we'll see how she fares. 

The Aces have been in full control all night long and will take a 16-point lead into the break. They are just 20 minutes away from the first title in franchise history. The Mercury were already without Satou Sabally (concussion) and appear to have lost Alyssa Thomas to a shoulder injury in the closing seconds of the half. 

A'ja Wilson has had a rough shooting night, but has 14 points to lead the Aces in the scoring department, while Jewell Loyd and Dana Evans have combined for 17 off the bench. 

Thomas was the only scorer in double figures for the Mercury, who are shooting 42.4% from the field and have already turned the ball over nine times. 

Alyssa Thomas just got wiped out by an illegal screen from Jewell Loyd and collapsed to the ground holding her right shoulder. She was able to get up and walk to the locker room under her own power, but she looks to be in serious pain. Thomas is one of the toughest players in the league, but the early signs on this injury are not good. 

The Aces have been extremely locked in to start this game and have built a 16-point lead early in the second quarter. They're 14 of 24 from the field, including 6 of 10 from 3-point range, have 11 assists, haven't turned the ball over and have only committed three fouls. This is a perfect performance so far, and it's going to be difficult for the Mercury to find a way back without Sabally. 

The Aces have jumped out to an early nine-point lead over the Mercury, who are playing without Satou Sabally (concussion). A'ja Wilson had a brief injury scare when she rolled her ankle, but seems to have shaken that off. She's up to 12 points, three rebounds and two assists already, and the Aces are shooting 55% as a team. 

A'ja Wilson just came up hobbling after landing on Kathryn Westbeld's foot, which caused her right ankle to roll violently. Becky Hammon is furious that the officials did not review for a reckless closeout. Wilson is staying in the game, but we'll keep an eye on how she's moving in the next few minutes.