Phoenix Mercury W vs Las Vegas Aces W — 76:86, NBA W
NBA W
Thursday, June 18, 2026 • Mortgage Matchup Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury W | 28 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 76 |
| Las Vegas Aces W | 24 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 86 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Phoenix Mercury W | Las Vegas Aces W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 27/57 | 31/68 |
| 3-Pointers | 9/21 | 5/21 |
| Free Throws | 13/14 | 19/25 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 29 |
| Assists | 18 | 25 |
| Steals | 5 | 18 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 9 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. ThomasS | 35:21 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 4-10 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| K. CopperS | 30:11 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 9-16 | 1-4 | 7-7 |
| N. MackS | 22:31 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Monique MakaniS | 20:14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Noemie BrochantS | 18:45 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| J. Nogic | 21:25 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 4-6 | 0-0 |
| D. Bonner | 20:08 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| A. Held | 14:59 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Valeriane Vukosavljevic | 11:18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Kyara Linskens | 05:08 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 76 | 30 | 18 | 27-57 | 9-21 | 13-14 |
Game Recap
The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury 86-76, pulling away for a 10-point win behind a dominant scoring performance from A'ja Wilson. Las Vegas controlled the game with efficient offense and strong ball movement, finishing with 25 assists and shooting 55.0% from the field. Phoenix stayed competitive for stretches, but the Aces’ ability to generate high-quality looks proved decisive.
Key Takeaways
- →The Las Vegas Aces W have a superior Net Rating of -1 compared to Phoenix Mercury W's -8
- →The Las Vegas Aces are favored with a 70
- →Las Vegas Aces W have a significant advantage in overall record and offensive efficiency, with a higher ORtg and better net rating compared to Phoenix Mercury W
- →The Las Vegas Aces have a significant advantage with a stronger record, higher Courtframe Power Index, and superior offensive metrics
- →The Las Vegas Aces W have a stronger overall record and better recent performance metrics compared to the Phoenix Mercury W