Game Details
Time: 10:00 PM EDT / 7:00 PM PDT
Location: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas
Broadcast: ESPN / ION / TSN
Team Breakdown
Phoenix Mercury (21-13)
Recent Form: 6-4 in last 10 games
Offense: 83.6 PPG, led by Satou Sabally (17.1 PPG) and Kahleah Copper (16.0 PPG)
Defense: Allowing just 80.0 PPG over last 10 games
X-Factor: Alyssa Thomas — averaging 18.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 9.0 assists over her last 10 games
Las Vegas Aces (22-14)
Recent Form: 9-1 in last 10 games, riding a 6-game win streak
Offense: 85.9 PPG over last 10, led by A’ja Wilson (22.9 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 2.2 BPG)
Defense: Trending up, allowing 82.5 PPG during win streak
X-Factor: Jewell Loyd — thriving off the bench with 15.5 PPG and 19 made threes in last 5 games
Head-to-Head
| Date | Result | Key Performer |
| June 15 | Mercury 76–70 (Away) | Copper 22 pts |
| June 29 | Aces 84–81 (Away) | Wilson 26 pts, 18 reb |
| Aug 16 | Aces 86–83 (Away) | Wilson 30 pts, 16 reb |
Series: Aces lead 2–1. This is the final regular-season meeting.
Phoenix has the edge in depth and ball movement, but Vegas is peaking at the right time. If Wilson continues her MVP-level dominance and Loyd stays hot from deep, the Aces could steal this one and clinch the season series.
GAME ODDS
Phoenix Mercury – 4.5
Las Vegas Aces 166.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 20, 2025
