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The Las Vegas Aces secured a strong victory against the Phoenix Mercury, winning Game 2 of the WNBA Finals with a score of 91-78. Jackie Young led the Aces with an impressive 32 points, setting a record for points scored in a single quarter during the Finals. Despite a solid performance from the Mercury’s Kahleah Copper and Satou Sabally, their struggling three-point shooting proved costly. The Aces now hold a 2-0 series lead as they prepare for Game 3 in Phoenix, aiming to extend their dominance in the Finals.
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The Las Vegas Aces triumphed over the Phoenix Mercury with a score of 91-78 in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on October 5, 2025. With this victory, the Aces have now taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Leading the charge for the Aces was Jackie Young, who recorded a game-high 32 points, becoming the first player in franchise history to score 30 points in a Finals game. Young made an impressive mark by scoring 21 of her 32 points during the third quarter, setting a new WNBA Finals record for points in a single quarter. A’ja Wilson also made significant contributions, scoring 28 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.
The Aces demonstrated exceptional defensive prowess, limiting the Mercury to just 24 points during both the second and third quarters. Following an initial 7-0 lead by the Mercury, the Aces responded with a transformative 10-0 run and managed to close the first half with a decisive 19-4 run, securing a nine-point lead at halftime.
On the other side, the Mercury’s Kahleah Copper led her team with 23 points, while teammate Satou Sabally followed closely with 22 points. However, the Mercury struggled significantly from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 28 three-point attempts, which translates to a challenging shooting percentage of 17.9%. Alyssa Thomas faced foul trouble during the match and concluded the game with 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Coach Nate Tibbetts of the Mercury expressed concerns regarding his team’s offensive flow, stating that they held the ball too long and failed to take advantage of mismatches that presented themselves during the game.
The Aces have a remarkable home record in the Finals, having not lost any of their nine Game 2s at home. This consistency at home has placed them in a advantageous position as they gear up for Game 3, which is scheduled for October 8 at 5 p.m. in Phoenix. The Mercury will aim to avoid falling into a trailing 3-0 deficit in the series, while Sabally remains optimistic about their chances upon returning home for the next game.
As the series progresses, the Aces are poised with momentum and confidence, but the Mercury will look to regroup and capitalize on their home advantage in hopes of leveling the series.
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- ESPN: Jackie Young Propels Aces to Game 2 Win
- Wikipedia: WNBA Finals
- AZ Central: Aces vs Mercury Game 2 Updates
- Google Search: WNBA Finals 2025
- CBS Sports: Aces-Mercury Live Updates
- Google Scholar: WNBA Finals
- Oregon Live: Watch Aces vs Mercury Game 2
- Encyclopedia Britannica: WNBA
- CT Post: Mercury Need a Jolt
- Google News: WNBA Finals October 2025
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