Wilson was instrumental throughout the game, recording 26 points and 18 rebounds. Her go-ahead basket with 22 seconds left gave Las Vegas the edge, and they managed to hold off a late surge from Phoenix. The Mercury, featuring strong contributions from Kahleah Copper and Satou Sabally, kept the score close but could not reclaim the lead in the final moments.
Las Vegas has found its rhythm after a difficult start to the season, climbing to the No. 5 seed thanks to a recent surge that includes seven wins in eight games. Defensively, the Aces have tightened up, holding opponents to under 80 points in four of their last seven games. Meanwhile, Phoenix’s early season momentum has slowed, going 4-6 over their last ten games, despite maintaining one of the league’s best defenses.
Wilson’s consistent dominance, averaging 22.0 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, continues to be a challenge for opposing teams. The Aces are now 6-2 against the spread in their last eight games, showing strong form heading into the next phase of the season. For more on this matchup and analysis, visit Aces 85-84 Mercury (May 6, 2025) Final Score and see further predictions at Aces vs Mercury Predictions, Picks & Odds.