Aces Clinch Commissioner's Cup Final Berth Behind A'ja Wilson Masterclass

Las Vegas secures June 30 showdown against Liberty.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 181 min read

RT @espnW: A'JA WILSON MASTERCLASS 🔥 The Aces will play the Liberty in the Commissioner's Cup final 👀 https://t.co/kKEH Via @alexaphilippou on X

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.

Sources

@AlexaPhilippou 2026-06-18T04:54:24.116831+00:00

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