WNBA Finals: Aces Win 4th Title, Sweep Mercury
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- The Las Vegas Aces won the WNBA Championship, defeating the Phoenix Mercury in a swift best-of-seven series.
- * Dominant Performance: The Aces won decisively, scoring 54 points in the frist half of the final game and averaging over 90 points per game throughout the series.
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The Las Vegas Aces won the WNBA Championship, defeating the Phoenix Mercury in a swift best-of-seven series.
Key Highlights:
* Dominant Performance: The Aces won decisively, scoring 54 points in the frist half of the final game and averaging over 90 points per game throughout the series.
* A’ja Wilson’s MVP Performance: A’ja Wilson was named Finals MVP, despite having a relatively poor shooting night (7 of 21 from the field) but excelling at free throws (17 of 19).
* Key Contributors: Kelsey Gray contributed with four 3-pointers, crucial in fending off a Mercury rally. Kahleah Copper lead the Mercury with 30 points, and Alyssa Thomas had a double-double with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.
* Party & Atmosphere: The Aces celebrated exuberantly, with Wilson appearing at the postgame conference with ski goggles and a tambourine. Las Vegas fans were present in Phoenix and greeted WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert with boos.
* Coaching Ejection: mercury coach Nate Tibbetts was ejected in the third quarter after receiving two technical fouls during an argument over a foul call.
* early Lead: The Aces established a strong lead early in the game, leading 30-21 after the first quarter and 54-38 at halftime. They never trailed in the series-clinching game.