What happened: The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury 86-76 to clinch the Western Conference spot in the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship. The victory moves the Aces to a 6-1 record in qualifying play, securing their third title game appearance in
Why it matters: The Aces will face the New York Liberty in the championship game on June 30 at Barclays Center. The high-stakes matchup features a $500,000 prize pool, with winning players eligible for $30,000 bonuses and additional cryptocurrency incentives from Coinbase.
By the numbers: Final Score: Aces 86, Mercury 76. Aces qualifying record: 6-1. A’ja Wilson (vs. PHX): 33 PTS, 10 REB, 5 STL. Aces team steals: 18 (WNBA
What to watch: The Aces travel to Brooklyn to face the New York Liberty for the Commissioner's Cup title on June 30.