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The Phoenix Mercury enter Game 3 of the WNBA Finals with their backs against the wall.
The No. 4 seed Mercury lost Game 2, 91-78, to the No. 2 seed Las Vegas Aces in Las Vegas, going down 2-0 in the best-of-seven championship series, which shifts to Phoenix for Game 3 on Wednesday and Game 4 on Friday.
The Aces' trio of Jackie Young (32 points, eight rebounds), A'ja Wilson (28 points, 14 rebounds) and Chelsea Gray (10 point, 10 assists) outplayed the Mercury's Big 3 of Kahleah Copper (23 points, three rebounds), Satou Sabally (22 points, nine rebounds) and Alyssa Thomas (10 points, six rebounds, five assists) in Game 2.
Las Vegas' reserves have also had a better showing so far, with the Aces bench outscoring the Mercury 41-16 in Game 1 and 16-8 in Game 2.
The Mercury may be down, but they're not out. Copper said "fighting back" is "part of our identity." Can Phoenix protect home court at Mortgage Matchup Center or will the Aces take a commanding 3-0 lead?
GAME 2:Las Vegas Aces take 2-0 lead in WNBA Finals with Game 2 rout of Phoenix Mercury
WINNERS, LOSERS: Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson shine, Mercury deflated
Here's what you need to know for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals:
Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the No. 2 seed Las Vegas Aces and No. 4 seed Phoenix Mercury is scheduled to tipoff at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
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The No. 4 seed Mercury lost Game 2, 91-78, to the No. 2 seed Las Vegas Aces in Las Vegas, going down 2-0 in the best-of-seven championship series, which shifts to Phoenix for Game 3 on Wednesday and Game 4 on Friday.
The Aces' trio of Jackie Young (32 points, eight rebounds), A'ja Wilson (28 points, 14 rebounds) and Chelsea Gray (10 point, 10 assists) outplayed the Mercury's Big 3 of Kahleah Copper (23 points, three rebounds), Satou Sabally (22 points, nine rebounds) and Alyssa Thomas (10 points, six rebounds, five assists) in Game 2.
Las Vegas' reserves have also had a better showing so far, with the Aces bench outscoring the Mercury 41-16 in Game 1 and 16-8 in Game 2.
The Mercury may be down, but they're not out. Copper said "fighting back" is "part of our identity." Can Phoenix protect home court at Mortgage Matchup Center or will the Aces take a commanding 3-0 lead?
GAME 2:Las Vegas Aces take 2-0 lead in WNBA Finals with Game 2 rout of Phoenix Mercury
WINNERS, LOSERS: Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson shine, Mercury deflated
Here's what you need to know for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals:
What time is Mercury vs. Aces Game 3?
Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the No. 2 seed Las Vegas Aces and No. 4 seed Phoenix Mercury is scheduled to tipoff at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
How to watch Mercury vs. Aces in WNBA Finals: TV, streaming for Game 3
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 8
- Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
- Location: Mortgage Matchup Center (Phoenix)
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo, ESPN Unlimited
2025 WNBA Finals schedule
| Date | Game | . | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Fri, Oct. 3 | 1 | Aces 89, Mercury 86 | ||
| Sun, Oct. 5 | 2 | Aces 91, Mercury 78 | ||
| Wed, Oct. 8 | 3 | Aces at Mercury | 8:00PM | ESPN |
| Fri, Oct. 10 | 4 | Aces at Mercury | 8:00PM | ESPN |
| Sun, Oct. 12 | 5* | Mercury at Aces | 3:00PM | ABC |
| Wed, Oct. 15 | 6* | Aces at Mercury | 8:00PM | ESPN |
| Fri, Oct. 17 | 7* | Mercury at Aces | 8:00PM | ESPN |
WNBA champions by year
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | New York Liberty | Minnesota Lynx |
| 2023 | Las Vegas Aces | New York Liberty |
| 2022 | Las Vegas Aces | Connecticut Sun |
| 2021 | Chicago Sky | Phoenix Mercury |
| 2020 | Seattle Storm | Las Vegas Aces |
| 2019 | Washington Mystics | Connecticut Sun |
| 2018 | Seattle Storm | Washington Mystics |
| 2017 | Minnesota Lynx | Los Angeles Sparks |
| 2016 | Los Angeles Sparks | Minnesota Lynx |
| 2015 | Minnesota Lynx | Indiana Fever |
| 2014 | Phoenix Mercury | Chicago Sky |
| 2013 | Minnesota Lynx | Atlanta Dream |
| 2012 | Indiana Fever | Minnesota Lynx |
| 2011 | Minnesota Lynx | Atlanta Dream |
| 2010 | Seattle Storm | Atlanta Dream |
| 2009 | Phoenix Mercury | Indiana Fever |
| 2008 | Detroit Shock | San Antonio Silver Stars |
| 2007 | Phoenix Mercury | Detroit Shock |
| 2006 | Detroit Shock | Sacramento Monarchs |
| 2005 | Sacramento Monarchs | Connecticut Sun |
| 2004 | Seattle Storm | Connecticut Sun |
| 2003 | Detroit Shock | Los Angeles Sparks |
| 2002 | Los Angeles Sparks | New York Liberty |
| 2001 | Los Angeles Sparks | Charlotte Sting |
| 2000 | Houston Comets | New York Liberty |
| 1999 | Houston Comets | New York Liberty |
| 1998 | Houston Comets | Phoenix Mercury |
| 1997 | Houston Comets | New York Liberty |
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