POSTGAME: Phoenix Mercury DROP Game 1 to Las Vegas Aces Despite Hot Start From Kahleah Copper

The WNBA Finals tipped off with the Phoenix Mercury racing out behind Kahleah Copper’s early fire, but Game 1 slipped away as the Las Vegas Aces powered back to take control down the stretch. We break down how the Mercury’s Big 3 fared in their Finals debut together, what went wrong after the hot start, and the adjustments Phoenix must make heading into Game 2. From Copper’s scoring punch to Alyssa Thomas’ playmaking and Satou Sabally’s impact, we dive into the key storylines shaping this seven-game battle for the championship.