PHOENIX (AZFamily/AP) — The 2025 WNBA Finals matchup is set and features some historic headlines.

It’s the fourth-ever Finals appearance for the Phoenix Mercury, having won all three previous appearances, with the most recent in 2021. The Las Vegas Aces are competing for their third league title in four years.

The Aces won three of the four meetings between the two teams during the regular season. A trio of the matchups were decided by six points or less.

Defying Expectations

Phoenix overwent major roster changes last offseason, and the moves paid off big time. All-star free agent acquisitions Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally led the charge all season for the Mercury, along with returning scorer Kahleah Copper.

The Mighty Mercury had a tough road to get back to the Finals for the firs

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