Phoenix Mercury (27-17, 13-11 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (30-14, 16-8 Western Conference)
Las Vegas; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT
WNBA FINALS:
BOTTOM LINE: The Las Vegas Aces host the Phoenix Mercury.
The Aces have gone 16-8 against Western Conference opponents. Las Vegas ranks sixth in the Western Conference with 32.0 points per game in the paint led by A’ja Wilson averaging 15.0.
The Mercury are 13-11 in Western Conference play. Phoenix is 10-8 in games decided by at least 10 points.
Las Vegas is shooting 43.9% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 42.7% Phoenix allows to opponents. Phoenix averages 82.8 points per game, 2.1 more than the 80.7 Las Vegas allows.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jackie Young is averaging 16.5 points and 5.1 assists for the Aces. Wilson i