Unyielding Aces rally late to edge Mercury in WNBA finals opener
In the opening game of the WNBA finals, the Las Vegas Aces rallied late to defeat the Phoenix Mercury 89-86. The Mercury had control for much of the game, leading by as many as 9 points in the third quarter and holding a 76-70 advantage with just over 8 minutes remaining. However, a crucial technical foul on Satou Sabally of the Mercury shifted the momentum in favor of the Aces. A.'Jonquel Jones and Chelsea Gray each scored 21 points to lead the Aces' comeback, while Skylar Diggins-Smith's 24 points were not enough for the Mercury. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert acknowledged the players' mistrust in the league before the game, setting the stage for a tightly contested finals series.
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