The Las Vegas Aces host the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the sixth time this season. Las Vegas is 16-8…<\/p>\n
Phoenix Mercury (27-17, 13-11 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (30-14, 16-8 Western Conference)<\/p>\n
Las Vegas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT<\/p>\n
WNBA FINALS: Aces lead series 1-0<\/p>\n
BOTTOM LINE: The Las Vegas Aces host the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Aces won the last matchup 89-86 on Oct. 4 led by 21 points from A’ja Wilson, while Kahleah Copper scored 21 points for the Mercury.<\/p>\n
The Aces are 16-8 against Western Conference opponents. Las Vegas ranks fifth in the Western Conference in rebounding with 33.5 rebounds. Wilson leads the Aces with 10.2 boards.<\/p>\n
The Mercury’s record in Western Conference games is 13-11. Phoenix has a 3-4 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.<\/p>\n
Las Vegas scores 83.6 points per game, 3.5 more points than the 80.1 Phoenix allows. Phoenix averages 82.8 points per game, 2.1 more than the 80.7 Las Vegas gives up.<\/p>\n
TOP PERFORMERS: Chelsea Gray is averaging 11.2 points and 5.4 assists for the Aces. Wilson is averaging 25.2 points over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n
Satou Sabally is averaging 16.3 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Mercury. Alyssa Thomas is averaging 15.8 points and 8.2 rebounds while shooting 48.9% over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n
LAST 10 GAMES: Aces: 7-3, averaging 88.8 points, 30.4 rebounds, 22.6 assists, 9.1 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.4 points per game.<\/p>\n
Mercury: 5-5, averaging 80.7 points, 36.7 rebounds, 20.7 assists, 7.5 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 42.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.5 points.<\/p>\n
INJURIES: Aces: None listed.<\/p>\n
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