Las Vegas Aces clinch WNBA Commissioner's Cup final berth after beating Phoenix Mercury

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury 86‑76, securing a spot in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game. A'ja Wilson recorded a historic line of 33 points, 11 rebounds, five steals and two blocks, the first player to achieve those numbers in a single game. The win gave the Aces a 11‑4 record and a tiebreaker advantage over Minnesota, setting up a final against the New York Liberty on June 30.

Phoenix continues to struggle, having lost four straight games after the defeat. The Mercury, along with the Seattle Storm, are attempting to halt extended losing streaks in upcoming matchups, with both teams highlighted for defensive challenges and recent low‑scoring outputs.