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A’ja Wilson scores 33 points as Aces top Mercury 86-76

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:51 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

A’ja Wilson scores 33 points as Aces top Mercury 86-76

Summary

A’ja Wilson scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds on June 17 as the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury 86-76, securing a place in the Commissioner's Cup championship. This game was a rematch of the 2025 WNBA Finals. The Aces improved their record to 11-4, while the Mercury dropped to 4-11 after their fourth consecutive loss. Despite leading 49-45 at halftime, Phoenix could not hold off the Aces' second-half surge. NaLyssa Smith and Jackie Young contributed 21 and 20 points, respectively, for Las Vegas. The Aces will face the New York Liberty for the Commissioner's Cup title on June 30.

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By the Numbers

•Aces improve to 11-4 following the win.
•Mercury fall to 4-11 with four losses in a row.
•Aces head to the Commissioner's Cup championship on June 30.
•Young recorded a career-high five steals.
•Next, the Aces host Golden State and the Mercury face Seattle.

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4:51 AMYahoo Sports — A'ja Wilson scores 33 points and Aces grab 18 steals in 86-76 win over Mercury

What they're saying

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A’ja Wilson had 33 points and 11 rebounds Wednesday night, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 86-76 in a rematch of the 2025 WNBA Finals to clinch a spot in the Commissioner's Cup championship. The Aces (11-4), who lost 96-66 at Dallas on Monday to snap their six-game winning streak, play June 30 at New York for the Commissioner's Cup title. NaLyssa Smith scored 21 points and Jackie Young added 20 points and nine assists for Las Vegas, the defending WNBA champion.
— Yahoo Sports

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