POSTGAME: Phoenix Mercury Did NOT Play Their Cards Right in LOSS to A’ja Wilson and the Aces

The Phoenix Mercury did not play their cards right in Vegas, falling 83–61 to the Aces. A’ja Wilson dominated with another double-double as Las Vegas controlled the game from start to finish. Alyssa Thomas kept Phoenix afloat with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, but it wasn’t enough on a night when the Mercury shot under 30% from the floor. To make matters worse, Kahleah Copper exited early with an injury, leaving Phoenix short-handed and searching for answers. We break down Wilson’s impact, Copper’s setback, and where the Mercury go from here.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – Reaction to Vegas Aces L

2:30 – One Word Burn

11:00 – What happened to this team?

29:00 – By the numbers