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Aces Take 2-0 Finals Lead as Sabally Eases Injury Fears After Late Ankle Step

The series shifts to Phoenix on Thursday for Game 3 in a best-of-seven requiring four wins.

Overview

  • Las Vegas defeated Phoenix 91-78 in Game 2, putting the Mercury in a 0-2 hole in the WNBA Finals.
  • Satou Sabally posted 22 points and nine rebounds after starting 1-for-8 from the field in the first half.
  • She exited late when A'ja Wilson stepped on her right ankle, then said postgame her foot was okay.
  • The Finals now move to Phoenix for Games 3 and 4, with Game 3 scheduled for Thursday local time under the new four-win format.
  • Phoenix’s chances are closely tied to Sabally’s performance and foul availability, while Aces star A'ja Wilson leads the postseason at 25.7 points per game.