Aces Dominate: Third WNBA Title in 4 Years! Las Vegas Dynasty

The Las Vegas Aces were crowned WNBA champions for the third time in four years! In a dominant display, they defeated the Phoenix Mercury with a score of 97-86 on Friday night, solidifying their status as the reigning dynasty of the league. The Aces completed a four-game sweep in the WNBA Finals, which for the first time in league history were played in a best-of-seven format.

A’ja Wilson, the undisputed MVP

Aces superstar and four-time league MVP A’ja Wilson led the way in Game 4, finishing with 31 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks, earning her the Finals MVP award. Wilson averaged 28.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 2 blocks in the Finals, demonstrating her incredible dominance.

She is alone on Everest. There is no one around.

Becky Hammon, coach of the Aces

Wilson celebrated the victory with a pink tambourine, adding a touch of humor and emphasizing the joy of the moment.

This is the symbol of the joy we have now. And I am grateful.

A’ja Wilson

A path full of challenges

Coach Becky Hammon, who played in the WNBA from 1999 to 2014, highlighted that the Aces are already one of the biggest franchises in the league. The Aces’ season wasn’t easy. After a 53-point loss, the team went on a 16-game winning streak to secure the second seed in the playoffs and overcome difficult series before reaching a dominant Finals.

I love being their coach. I love being their friend. Sometimes I push them a little, but I am invested in their greatness.

Becky Hammon

Chelsea Gray, the point guard, highlighted the team’s confidence, despite initial doubts.

We trust in ourselves. I am very proud of how we stayed the course and trusted the process the whole time.

Chelsea Gray

The Aces overcame a difficult start to dominate the WNBA Finals. “This victory is different because it was different,” said coach Becky Hammon.

A resounding triumph in the Finals

The Mercury, who entered the Finals with great momentum, couldn’t stop the Aces. After a close win in Game 1 and a comfortable triumph in Game 2, the Aces secured Game 3 with a game-winning shot by Wilson in the last second. In Game 4, the Aces were never behind, leading by 16 points at halftime and 14 at the end of the third quarter, following the ejection of Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts. Despite a comeback attempt by the Mercury, led by assistant coach Kristi Toliver, the Aces maintained their lead and celebrated their third title, this time as visitors. Gray and Jackie Young each contributed 18 points and combined for 12 assists, while Jewell Loyd and Dana Evans added 22 points off the bench.

I ended up in the promised land.

Jewell Loyd

With Wilson and Young, both former No. 1 draft picks, still in their prime, the Aces could join the exclusive group of teams with four WNBA titles if they manage to keep their stars. The 2026 free agency and negotiations over the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) will be key to the league’s future. The league’s off-field issues led fans to boo commissioner Cathy Engelbert during the trophy presentation. Gray commented on the matter: “We have great players. They need to be treated that way.” The WNBA is at a crucial moment, with labor issues and free agency moves to unfold in the coming months. Meanwhile, the Aces celebrate a season full of achievements and challenges overcome.

Good things happen to the right people. And that’s what you see in our locker room today.

A’ja Wilson