Mercury's Playoff Push Comes Up Short Against Aces

Aces Sweep Mercury in WNBA Finals

The Phoenix Mercury's impressive playoff run came to an end as they were swept by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2025 WNBA Finals. The Aces, led by Finals MVP A'ja Wilson, proved too much for the Mercury, winning the series 4-0.

Regular Season Momentum Stalls in Finals

The Mercury had been one of the league's hottest teams heading into the playoffs, finishing the regular season with a 27-17 record. They dispatched the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx to reach the Finals, but struggled to find the same rhythm against the dominant Aces.

Whitcomb and Sabally Provide Bright Spots

Despite the series loss, the Mercury got strong contributions from newcomers Sami Whitcomb and Satou Sabally. Whitcomb's veteran presence and Sabally's two-way play gave the team a boost, hinting at a promising future for the franchise.

TL;DR

  • The Las Vegas Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury 4-0 in the 2025 WNBA Finals
  • The Mercury had a strong regular season and playoff run before running into the juggernaut Aces
  • Sami Whitcomb and Satou Sabally provided bright spots for the Mercury despite the Finals loss