Wilson Scores 31 and Aces Win 3rd WNBA Title in 4 Seasons, Beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-Game Sweep
Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson once again stood at the center of WNBA history, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a 97-86 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night to complete a Finals sweep and secure the franchise’s third title in four years.
The 29-year-old superstar finished with 31 points and nine rebounds, sealing what may go down as the greatest single season in league history. Wilson became the first player ever to win MVP, Finals MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year in the same year — a trifecta of dominance that cements her as the face of the WNBA’s modern dynasty.
“It’s truly special,” Wilson told ESPN. “We worked our butts off to get to this point. I wish I could take this credit but this is God’s work. This ain’t got nothing to do with me.”
The @LVAces win Game 4 and are the 2025 WNBA Champions 🚨
— WNBA (@WNBA) October 11, 2025
A'ja Wilson: 31 PTS | 9 REB | 4 AST | 3 BLKS | 2 STL
Jackie Young: 18 PTS | 7 REB | 8 AST
Chelsea Gray: 18 PTS | 4 REB | 4 AST | 2 STL | 2 BLKS#WelcometotheW
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Phoenix Battles, But Las Vegas Proves Too Much
Despite entering halftime down 16, the Mercury clawed back in the third quarter behind Kahleah Copper’s 30-point performance. But Phoenix’s momentum was derailed when head coach Nate Tibbetts was ejected after a disputed foul call on Monique Akoa Makani.
“I think the refs aren’t doing a good job tonight,” Copper said mid-game. “But we’ve just got to keep our heads.”
Phoenix kept fighting, cutting the deficit to six late in the fourth, but Copper fouled out as Las Vegas closed it out. The Aces, who started the season 14-14 before storming through their final 16 regular-season games, left no doubt about their championship pedigree.
All-WNBA Teams Feature Wilson, Bueckers, and Rising Stars
The league also announced its All-WNBA First and Second Teams ahead of Game 4. Wilson headlined the First Team alongside Napheesa Collier, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Mitchell, and Alyssa Thomas.
The Second Team featured Aliyah Boston, Sabrina Ionescu, Nneka Ogwumike, Jackie Young, and Paige Bueckers — the rookie phenom out of UConn, whose immediate impact has made her one of the league’s brightest young stars.
A Dynasty Secured
As confetti filled the Mortgage Matchup Center, Chelsea Gray summed up the moment: “This team has been through hell and back. Everybody stepped up. We got the best player in the world in A’ja Wilson. We’re champions, bro.”
The win adds another jewel to Las Vegas’ growing sports empire — one owned by Mark Davis, who hoisted the trophy as the crowd roared. The Aces are now officially the WNBA’s latest dynasty.
Phoenix, meanwhile, faces a long offseason after losing in the Finals for the second time in five years. Despite injuries and controversy, Alyssa Thomas said she’s proud of the team’s resilience: “No one expected us to even be here. Of course it didn’t end how we wanted, but we have a lot to build on.”
