The (2) Las Vegas Aces host the (4) Phoenix Mercury this afternoon in Game 2 of the 2025 WNBA Finals.
The Aces rallied late to take Game 1 on Friday night, 89–86, overcoming a double-digit deficit in the second half.
A’ja Wilson’s layup tied the game with 4:48 left in the fourth, and Dana Evans’ go-ahead three-pointer gave Las Vegas a lead it never relinquished. Evans finished with 21 points — nine in the final quarter — as the Aces outscored Phoenix by seven in the fourth. Turnovers were pivotal: Las Vegas scored 20 points off Phoenix miscues.
The Mercury, after three strong quarters, went cold down the stretch. They shot just 33.3% from the field and 16.7% from three in the fourth — the same kind of slump that plagued them in Game 1 of the semifinals against the Minnesota Lynx.
Alyssa Thomas came close to another triple-double with 15 points, 9 assists, and 10 rebounds. Kahleah Copper led Phoenix with 21 points but was held scoreless in the final quarter, while Satou Sabally added 19.
Prediction
The Aces’ ability to adjust defensively and force turnovers remains their biggest advantage, especially with Wilson anchoring both ends of the floor. If Phoenix can’t protect the ball and hit from deep, Las Vegas should take control early and move within one win of another title.
Prediction: Aces 86, Mercury 83
Injury Report
Phoenix Mercury
No injured players.
Las Vegas Aces
No injured players.
How to Watch Mercury vs. Aces
Tip-off for this afternoon’s Game 2 of the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces is set for 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.
The game airs live on ABC and streams on the ABC and ESPN apps and websites.
That means you can watch the game for free on your local ABC affiliate with an antenna, or at no additional cost through most existing cable, satellite, or live-TV streaming packages.
Now, if you’re a cord-cutter without an active livestreaming plan, you can watch the game for free by taking advantage of free trials from DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, or YouTube TV.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific
Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV
TV: ABC
Streaming: ABC and ESPN apps and websites
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