The Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Friday at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Guard Dana Evans came off the bench to match reigning MVP A’ja Wilson’s scoring as the pair led the second-seeded Aces with 21 points each.

Kahleah Copper and Satou Sabally had 21 and 19 points, respectively, for the No. 4 Mercury.

Game 2 is at noon Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena.

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