After taking a 2-0 lead, the Las Vegas Aces travel to Phoenix tonight hoping to tighten their grip on the 2025 WNBA Finals. The Phoenix Mercury, meanwhile, face a must-win at home to keep their championship hopes alive. Expect intensity, adjustments, and a showdown with high stakes as the Finals swing back to the desert.
Key matchups and storylines
Wilson has been dominant in both Finals games, and Thomas must orchestrate Phoenix’s offense while defending the paint. The Mercury benefit from a strong home performance historically – this is their chance to reset the series.
After torching the Mercury in Game 2 with 32 points, Jackie Young could be a critical factor again. Las Vegas’ rotation has shown balance; Phoenix must get meaningful minutes from role players to relieve pressure on their stars.
When, where and how to watch
- Tipoff: Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
- Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix
- Broadcast / Streaming: ESPN (U.S.)
- How to stream: ESPN’s platforms (ESPN app / ESPN+ / ESPN Unlimited) will carry the game.
Game 3 is about more than just a win for the Mercury, it’s survival; for the Aces, it’s control. If Phoenix can defend home court and show defensive resolve, they may claw their way back. But if Las Vegas continues executing and imposing their will, they could take an almost insurmountable 3-0 lead. Don’t miss it – this could be a turning point in the Finals.
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