Phoenix Mercury Women — Las Vegas Aces Women: 82:100, NBA Women

Las Vegas Aces beat Phoenix Mercury 100 to 82 in the Women's NBA on Friday night. The visitors took control early and never looked back, extending their biggest lead to 31 points before seeing it out. Phoenix had won their last meeting three days ago, but this one went the other way entirely.

and here's the thing — the Aces moved through phases that kept the hosts guessing. They found space in the paint, scoring 48 points there compared to 40 for Phoenix, and distributed better with 27 assists to 21. The gap opened quickly and stayed open.

Phoenix shot 31 of 70 from the field, including eight three-pointers, but turnover count — 18 — punished them repeatedly. Las Vegas converted 42 of 75 attempts and committed only 13 turnovers. Their 20 points off Phoenix mistakes told the story of a side playing with confidence.

The statistics show a side that dominated possession of the game, not just the ball. Phoenix grabbed more offensive rebounds — 10 to 9 — and earned 15 second-chance points, but it wasn't enough to stay in touch. The Aces' 33 rebounds matched Phoenix's, yet their efficiency made the difference.

What matters now is where this leaves both teams. Phoenix sit seventh with 16 wins and 27 losses after 43 games. Las Vegas move further clear in third place with 30 victories and 13 defeats. The gap between them in the table isn't just points — it's a pattern of consistency that Phoenix are still chasing.