US EditionWilson hits last-second jumper to lift Aces over Mercury 90-88 for a 3-0 lead in the WNBA Finals
A'ja Wilson scored a game-winning jumper with 0.3 seconds left, lifting the Aces to a 3-0 lead and one win from their third title in four seasons.
- On Oct. 8, 2025, A'ja Wilson made a turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds left to lift the Las Vegas Aces to a 90-88 win over the Phoenix Mercury, giving Las Vegas a 3-0 Finals lead.
- With Game 3 in Phoenix, the Aces entered after taking a 2-0 lead by winning the first two games in Las Vegas; Phoenix hosted Game 3 at Mortgage Matchup Center on ESPN in the first best-of-seven Finals format.
- Wilson paced the offense with 34 points and 14 rebounds, as Jewell Loyd, Aces reserve, hit four 3-pointers and Las Vegas shot nine of 16 from deep.
- Late in the fourth, Satou Sabally left with 4:26 remaining after a collision, while Kahleah Copper scored 11 fourth-quarter points and DeWanna Bonner tied the game late with free throws.
- With historic scoring, Wilson set a WNBA postseason record with 291 postseason points over 11 games, averaging more than 26 points and positioning the Aces for a third title in four seasons.
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A’ja Wilson plays hero as Aces take commanding 3-0 lead over Mercury in WNBA Finals | News Channel 3-12
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Phoenix Mercury found themselves down in the WNBA Finals and with the series shifting to the desert for Game 3, they had an opportunity to cut into the series deficit in front of their home fans at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Wednesday night. Despite a valiant effort from the Phoenix, the team ran into the buzzsaw known as the Las Vegas Aces, led by superstar A’ja Wilson. Las Vegas defeated the Mercury 90-88 to t…
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WNBA Finals: A’ja Wilson’s last-second shot gives Aces a 3-0 series lead
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX — A’ja Wilson made a turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds left, capping a stellar 34-point night and lifting the Las Vegas Aces over the Phoenix Mercury, 90-88, on Wednesday night for a 3-0 lead in the WNBA Finals. The Aces are one victory away from winning their third title in four seasons. Game 4 is Friday night in Phoenix. Las Vegas had what looked like a comfortable 76-59 lead entering the fourth quarte…
Becky Hammon’s 5-Word Demand Pushes A’ja Wilson & Aces to Brink of WNBA Title
When the Las Vegas Aces entered Game 3 of the Finals, they knew it wasn’t going to be easy. Facing them were the Phoenix Mercury, led by a big three and the league’s best scoring bench. It almost felt like the Aces were falling, as Phoenix stormed back in the fourth quarter with a 9-0 run. But Becky Hammon just didn’t let that happen. As the game tied at 88, with just over a minute remaining, following DeWanna Bonner’s clutch free throws, A’ja W…
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