What happened: The Las Vegas Aces officially clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship with an 86-76 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. The win marks the third time in
Why it matters: Las Vegas relied on a dominant defensive performance, recording a The victory secures the Aces a chance at the tournament prize pool and continues their momentum as they maintain one of the top records in the Western Conference.
By the numbers: Aces Defense: 18 steals ( A'ja Wilson: 33 points, 11 rebounds. Jackie Young: 20 points, 9 assists, 5 steals.
What to watch: The Aces will face the New York Liberty in the Commissioner’s Cup Championship game, which is scheduled to take place on June 30.