US EditionJackie Young’s historic outing leads Aces to Game 2 win over Mercury in WNBA Finals
Jackie Young scored a WNBA Finals record 21 points in one quarter and finished with 32 as the Aces dominated key stretches to lead the series 2-0.
- The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury 91-78 on Sunday at Michelob ULTRA Arena to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA Finals series.
- Jackie Young’s dominant performance, highlighted by an unprecedented 21-point third quarter, propelled the Aces to a commanding win.
- A'ja Wilson delivered a dominant performance with 28 points and 14 boards, while Chelsea Gray notched her fifth playoff double-double by contributing 10 points and 10 assists.
- Young finished with 32 points and Wilson said, "Take the numbers away, I'm so proud of Jackie," highlighting their combined 60 points, the second most by a duo in Finals history.
- The series now shifts to Phoenix for Game 3 on Wednesday, where the Mercury must win four of five remaining games to capture their fourth championship.
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LAS VEGAS — Will the Mercury win a game in these WNBA Finals?The problem for them is that the Aces are doing exactly what they set out to do — carry forward their championship experience while bringing new players into the fold.Now up 2-0 in the series, the Aces are finding different ways to win. In Game 1, it was their newcomers. In Game 2, a 91-78 victory Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena, their championship core turned back the clock. Guard Jack…
The Las Vegas Aces won 91-78 over the Phoenix Mercury and led 2-0 the WNBA final.
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