The Las Vegas Aces are champions of the WNBA after completing their sweep of the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night.
After a season filled with challenges, lineup changes, and even a historic loss, the Aces capped off their journey with a 97-86 win in Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Finals. With that victory, they clinched their third championship in four seasons, reinforcing their position as one of the league’s all-time great dynasties.
At the center of it all was A’ja Wilson. The four-time WNBA MVP turned in a performance worthy of the moment, finishing with 31 points and nine rebounds. From the opening tip Wilson was relentless, scoring 12 points in the first quarter alone and setting the tone early.
By halftime, Las Vegas, who are owned by Mark and Carol Davis, as well as minority owner Tom Brady, had surged ahead by 16 points, exploiting Phoenix’s struggle to adjust without All-Star forward Satou Sabally, who missed the game due to a concussion.
Wearing her signature Nike “A’One” sneakers, Wilson dazzled with her polished footwork, soft shooting touch, and unmatched defensive instincts.
“You have your Mount Rushmore, she’s alone on Everest,” said Aces coach Becky Hammon, who now boasts the highest winning percentage in WNBA Finals history. It was high praise, but well-earned. Wilson is not only the face of the Aces, she’s the face of the league.
A dynasty built to last
While Wilson shined, she didn’t do it alone. Guards Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray remained key contributors, part of a battle-tested core that’s held steady amid league-wide roster volatility. Hammon’s leadership and adaptability have helped shape this squad into a consistent contender, and now, a dynasty.
The Aces’ past two titles came with relatively few obstacles. But this year’s championship required resilience. For the first time since Wilson’s rookie season in 2018, Las Vegas hit the All-Star break with a .500 record. The team had undergone significant changes in the offseason, introducing six new players on opening night.
That lack of chemistry showed in the first half of the season, especially in a humiliating 53-point loss to the Minnesota Lynx on August 2, the second-worst defeat in league history.
That loss turned out to be a blessing in disguise. From that moment forward, the Aces regrouped, recalibrated, and lost just three more games through the rest of the regular season and playoffs.
Even a spirited push by the Mercury in Game 4, energized by their home crowd and sparked by the ejection of coach Nate Tibbetts, couldn’t stop Las Vegas from finishing strong.
With a third trophy in hand, the Aces now stand in rare company.
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