Las Vegas Aces @ Phoenix Mercury
Pre-Game Analysis
The Phoenix Mercury host the Las Vegas Aces on September 25, 2026, in a matchup between two teams heading in different directions in the Western Conference standings. Phoenix enters the contest at 16-27, sitting at #7 in the Western standings, while Las Vegas comes in with a much stronger 30-13 record, good for #3 in the West.
On the court, scoring punch will be a key storyline. Kahleah Copper leads Phoenix's offense at 21.6 points per game, and her ability to create shots and put points on the board will be crucial for the Mercury as they look to keep pace with a talented Aces squad. For Las Vegas, A'ja Wilson continues to anchor the attack, leading all scorers in this matchup at 26.0 points per game. Her production inside and out has been a driving force behind the Aces' strong position in the conference race.
The full result, box score and recap will appear here once the game has been verified final.
Final result: LV 100 — PHX 82 (LV win).
Written before tip-off, AI-generated from verified team data and kept for the record. How we use AI
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Game Nuggets
- A'ja Wilson led all players with 34 PTS (10 REB, 4 AST) for Las Vegas Aces. A'ja Wilson →
- Las Vegas Aces won by 18: 100–82. Las Vegas Aces →
- Las Vegas Aces came in 5-0 over their previous 5 games. Las Vegas Aces →
- Meeting 4 of the season between these teams — Las Vegas Aces was 2-1 in the series before tip-off. Las Vegas Aces →
Box Score
Las Vegas Aces
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Talbot | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 31 |
| Brianna Turner | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| A'ja Wilson | 34 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 35 |
| Chelsea Gray | 12 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 36 |
| Jackie Young | 5 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
| Cheyenne Parker-Tyus | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Kalani Brown | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Jewell Loyd | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Mai Yamamoto | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Phoenix Mercury
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 6 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| Natasha Mack | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 26 |
| Noemie Brochant | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Kahleah Copper | 18 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| Valeriane Ayayi | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Maddy Westbeld | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Marta Suarez | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Lexi Held | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Shay Ciezki | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Aces | 42-75 | 9-19 | 7-8 | 33 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 31-70 | 8-26 | 12-15 | 33 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 18 |