Wilson-led Aces clinch spot in WNBA Commissioner's Cup final
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Key Points:
- The Las Vegas Aces secured their third appearance in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game with an 86-76 win over the Phoenix Mercury, led by A'ja Wilson's 33 points and 11 rebounds.
- The Aces will face the New York Liberty, representing the Eastern Conference, in the title game at Barclays Center on June 30, with both teams having won the last four WNBA championships between them.
- New York advanced to the final undefeated in Commissioner's Cup play (6-0), while Las Vegas finished 6-1, holding a tiebreaker over the Minnesota Lynx.
- Aces coach Becky Hammon emphasized the importance of continuing to improve and forming the team's identity, noting that past success in the Cup does not guarantee future victories.
- The championship game carries a $500,000 prize pool, with no team having won the Commissioner's Cup twice since its inception in 2021.
