What happened: A'ja Wilson scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to an 86-76 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. The dominant performance officially secured the Aces' spot in the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Final.
Why it matters: The victory concludes Commissioner's Cup qualifying with the Aces posting a 6-1 record in tournament play. As Las Vegas officially clinches the championship berth, they prepare for a high-stakes title match against the New York Liberty in Brooklyn.
By the numbers: A'ja Wilson: 33 PTS, 11 REB, 4 STL | Aces record: 11-4 (6-1 Cup) | Commissioner's Cup Final: June 30 @ New York
What to watch: The Aces travel to face the New York Liberty for the Commissioner's Cup Championship on June 30.