Phoenix Mercury (27-17, 13-11 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (30-14, 16-8 Western Conference)
Las Vegas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT
WNBA FINALS: Aces lead series 1-0
BOTTOM LINE: The Las Vegas Aces host the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Aces won the last matchup 89-86 on Oct. 4 led by 21 points from A’ja Wilson, while Kahleah Copper scored 21 points for the Mercury.
The Aces are 16-8 against Western Conference opponents. Las Vegas ranks fifth in the Western Conference in rebounding with 33.5 rebounds. Wilson leads the Aces with 10.2 boards.
The Mercury’s record in Western Conference games is 13-11. Phoenix has a 3-4 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
Las Vegas scores 83.6 points per game, 3.5 more points than the 80.1 Phoenix allows.