- Matchup: Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- Broadcast: ABC
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On Saturday, the Las Vegas Aces (30-14 last season) will welcome the Phoenix Mercury (27-17 last year) at the T-Mobile Arena.
In their most recent encounter, the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Las Vegas Aces, with a score of 97-86. Phoenix achieved a field goal percentage of 49.2% by making 32 of 65 attempts and hit 5 of 18 shots from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they excelled by converting 17 of 19 attempts, resulting in an impressive 89.5% success rate. Additionally, the Mercury secured 33 rebounds, with 10 being offensive, and tallied 17 assists. However, they faced challenges with 8 turnovers and managed 5 steals. Defensively, Phoenix permitted the Aces to shoot 38.9% from the field, allowing 28 out of 72 attempts. The Las Vegas squad recorded 12 assists and stole the ball 8 times, while also gathering 36 rebounds (12 offensive and 24 defensive) and blocking 8 shots. At the charity stripe, Las Vegas achieved a free-throw percentage of 82.9%, sinking 29 of 35 attempts, and made 12 of 31 three-point attempts.
Kahleah Copper played a pivotal role in this matchup, scoring 30 points on 12 of 22 shooting. She contributed for 36 minutes and collected 6 rebounds, ending the game with a field goal percentage of 54.5% along with 1 assist.
Heading into this showdown, the Phoenix Mercury concluded last season with a record of 27-17. The team posted a 34.0% success rate from three-point range (414 of 1,217) and shot 78.4% from the free-throw line. Averaging 82.8 points per game (7th in the league), they recorded a field goal percentage of 43.3%. They averaged 12.5 turnovers and committed roughly 17.8 personal fouls per game. The Mercury grabbed an average of 34.7 rebounds and distributed 922 assists overall, ranking 5th in the league for assists. Defensively, they forced 13.8 turnovers each game while allowing 16.4 personal fouls. Opponents shot 32.1% from three-point territory, placing Phoenix in 5th for points allowed per game at 80.1. The Mercury’s defense allowed a field goal percentage of 42.7% (1,257 of 2,945) and surrendered an average of 35.3 rebounds.
In their last matchup, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury, finishing 97-86. The Aces secured 24 defensive and 12 offensive rebounds, totaling 36 rebounds for the game. They managed 8 turnovers while achieving 8 steals. The Mercury were called for 21 fouls, sending the Aces to the free-throw line 35 times, where they made 29 shots for an 82.9% conversion rate. From three-point range, Las Vegas hit 12 of their 31 attempts (38.7%). Overall, the Aces shot 28 out of 72 from the field, which amounted to a 38.9% shooting percentage. They permitted the Mercury to connect on 32 of their 65 shot attempts, giving Phoenix a shooting rate of 49.2%. The Aces also achieved a free-throw success rate of 89.5% (17 of 19) in comparison to the Mercury’s 27.8% from beyond the arc (5 of 18). Defensively, Las Vegas allowed Phoenix to collect 33 rebounds, with 10 coming on the offensive end.
A’ja Wilson also made a significant contribution for the Aces, scoring 31 points on 7 of 21 shooting (33.3%) and grabbing 9 rebounds in 36 minutes of play, along with 4 assists.
Las Vegas finished last season with a 30-14 record. The Aces averaged 16.6 personal fouls per game and were effective from the free-throw line, shooting 82.4%. They recorded an average of 19.6 assists per game (9th in the league) while committing 11.9 turnovers. The Aces amassed a total of 3,680 points last season, averaging 83.6 points per game, and secured 33.5 rebounds per contest. Offensively, Las Vegas shot 43.9% from the field, ranking 8th in the league. Defensively, the Aces were 7th in points allowed per game with 80.7, permitting 20.4 assists and 35.0 rebounds on average. Their opponents succeeded in 31.6% of their three-point attempts (318 of 1,007) and converted 81.5% of free throws against them. On average, Las Vegas forced 12.5 turnovers while allowing opponents a field goal percentage of 43.6% (6th in the league).
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