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Aces and Mercury Overcame Challenges to Reach the WNBA Finals
The 2025 WNBA Finals debut a best-of-seven format as the Las Vegas Aces aim for their third title in four years against the Phoenix Mercury’s resilient underdog squad.
- On Friday, Oct. 3, Game 1 will tip off between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces at 5 p.m. PST in Las Vegas, marking Phoenix's sixth Finals appearance.
- Having beaten tough opposition, both teams earned the Finals matchup as Phoenix Mercury rallied from 59-39 to win 89-83 in overtime against Minnesota Lynx, while Las Vegas Aces survived a 107-98 overtime Game 5 against Indiana Fever Tuesday.
- Clutch shooting from DeWanna Bonner and Sami Whitcomb provided crucial 3-pointers in Game 4 to clinch Phoenix's series, while Alyssa Thomas averages 18.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 9.1 assists in seven postseason games.
- BetMGM lists the Aces as-125 favorites, and many prognosticators peg Las Vegas to win in six games, aiming for a third WNBA championships milestone in four years.
- As a new best-of-seven, the series introduces a 2-2-1-1-1 format with Games 3 and 4 at PHX Arena in Phoenix on Oct. 8 and Oct. 10, 2025.
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Aces and Mercury overcame challenges to reach the WNBA Finals
Las Vegas and Phoenix have both reached the WNBA Finals after overcoming significant challenges. The Aces narrowly defeated Seattle and Indiana, while the Mercury staged a comeback against Minnesota.
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left9Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Left
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources lean Left
64% Left
L 64%
C 36%
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