The Phoenix Mercury lost to the Las Vegas Aces 89-86 in Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals on Friday night at Michelob Ultra Arena. Phoenix star Alyssa Thomas , who finished the game with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, nearly recorded the third triple-double in WNBA Finals history but missed two fateful free throws in the final 24 seconds that could have given Mercury a one-point lead.

Thomas’ missed shots came after an official review upheld a foul on her drive to the basket. Phoenix had a final chance to tie, but Satou Sabally’s contested three-pointer fell short. Thomas, who showed discomfort and adjusted her left hand during the game, said afterward that she was fine.

When asked about her condition in the postgame press conference, coach Nate Tibbetts revealed he had no u

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