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Game 1 of the WNBA Finals lived up to the pre-series hype, coming down to the final possession that also decided the betting outcome.

The Las Vegas Aces hung on to defeat the Phoenix Mercury, 89-86 , as the point spread toggled between three and 3.5 points.

The Aces are again three-point home favorites in Game 2 with the total now 164.5, after the series opener flew over 161. This is the first best-of-seven series in league history.

I do think the Mercury are fairly likely to bounce back and play with more desperation. I backed the underdog in Game 1 and lean that way for this rematch.

However, given the Aces did not play that well and

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