Aces survive Mercury, 89-86, in Game 1 of WNBA Finals
Callie Fin, Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Published in Basketball
LAS VEGAS — The Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury, 89-86, in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Friday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Guard Dana Evans came off the bench to match reigning MVP A’ja Wilson in scoring as the pair led the second-seeded Aces with 21 points each. Wilson added 10 rebounds and five assists.
Kahleah Copper and Satou Sabally scored 21 and 19 points, respectively, for the No. 4 Mercury.
Alyssa Thomas added 15 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists for the Mercury, which were outscored by the Aces 22-15 in the fourth quarter.
Game 2 is at noon Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
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