WNBA, Aces and Mercury
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After the Aces swept the Mercury in the WNBA Finals, A’ja Wilson came into the postgame presser with her newest piece of hardware: The Finals MVP Trophy.
A frustrating first half ended in apparent injury for Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas. But the six-time WNBA All-Star, who rarely misses a moment on the court, returned to start the second half after a shoulder scare that had fans everywhere holding their breath.
The Phoenix Mercury will be home for the next game, which gives them a chance to avoid the sweep and keep the series alive.
Cathy Engelbert faced a hostile reception amid ongoing controversy over alleged dismissive comments about WNBA players and Caitlin Clark.
A’ja Wilson scored 31 points as Las Vegas beat the Phoenix Mercury, 97-86, in Game 4 to capture its third title in four years.