PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Phoenix Mercury lost in heartbreaking fashion to open up the 2025 WNBA Finals.

The Las Vegas Aces beat The Phoenix Mercury 89-86 to take game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals.

The Mercury came out hot to start the game taking an early 10-2 lead. The Aces were able to bounce back and tie the game 21-21 to end the first.

Phoenix’s Kahleah Cooper played a major role for the Mercury as she lead the team in scoring with 21 that included shooting 5-9 from from three point range.

As the second half began, the Mercury attempted to open the game up with multiple scoring runs, but the Aces kept fighting back.

MVP and Aces star A’ja Wilson has dominated throughout most of the playoffs for the team and that continued tonight as she put up

The Aces also got some much needed hel

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