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A'ja Wilson leads Las Vegas Aces to third WNBA title with 31-point performance in Finals sweep

Credited from: SFGATE

  • A'ja Wilson scored 31 points to lead the Aces to their third WNBA title in four seasons.
  • The Aces completed a 4-0 sweep against the Phoenix Mercury in the Finals.
  • Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young contributed 18 points each in the decisive game.
  • The Aces averaged over 90 points per game throughout the series.
  • Coach Becky Hammon praised her team's elite performance despite injuries faced by the Mercury.

A'ja Wilson scored 31 points and secured nine rebounds, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a 97-86 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, thereby clinching their third WNBA championship in four seasons. The Aces finished off the Finals with a four-game sweep, demonstrating their offensive prowess by scoring 54 points in the first half of the decisive match and averaging over 90 points per game in the series, according to sfgate, CBS News, Al Jazeera, and NPR.

Wilson was acknowledged as the Finals MVP for her performance, despite a shooting night where she made just 7 of 21 attempts but was proficient at the free-throw line, hitting 17 of 19. Her teammates Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young each contributed 18 points, with Gray making crucial three-pointers in the fourth quarter to fend off a potential rally by the Mercury, according to sfgate and CBS News.

The Aces dominated from the start of the game, leading 30-21 after the first quarter and maintaining a comfortable advantage throughout. They closed out the game with a strong performance that left the Mercury, who faced injuries to key players including Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas, unable to mount an effective comeback. Kahleah Copper led the Mercury with 30 points, but the team struggled with turnovers, committing 18 which translated into 26 points for the Aces, according to Al Jazeera and NPR.

After the game, Wilson celebrated with humorous attire including ski goggles and a tambourine, expressing her gratitude for the Aces' camaraderie, stating, "I'm just so grateful to be with this bunch,” highlighting the joy of their victory. Coach Becky Hammon also commended the players, acknowledging the "elite" level at which they performed throughout the Finals, according to Al Jazeera and NPR.

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